PYGA1 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Howsit All, I have just finished building p my 1st single speed, converted my 95 Gt Talera. I'm doing the 70km Diamond Rush next weekend,it will be my 3rd ride on the bike and I'm wondering what gear I should go with, I currently have 32 16 on, any reccomendations ? I'm a decent rider, I've done 2 joberg2c's, finished middle of the pack, I'm by no means a racing snake, do I stick with 32 16 or change ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted July 8, 2012 Share I'm running the same gear. Have been SSing for over a year now. Im By no means a strong rider and found the gear perfect for last years race did the 70km as well. You might spin a bit in some sections but its up hill all the way back and it's a great gear for those long drags up the district roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted July 8, 2012 Share 32 x 16 all the way!even works for me, and I am fat! Edited July 8, 2012 by Chro Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I FLY Posted July 8, 2012 Share My 29erSS has 33-18. Done 2 rides on it so far. Seems a decent ratio for normal climbs. Previous 26er SS had 32-16. I could get up most of Breedts Nek on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR ◣◢ Posted July 8, 2012 Share Just a quick q on a 29er setup. Read something about the bigger wheels needing a bigger ratio. 32x16 would be 32x18 or something on a 29er Edited July 8, 2012 by S.I.R Maxxis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agteros Posted July 8, 2012 Share Just a quick q on a 29er setup. Read something about the bigger wheels needing a bigger ratio. 32x16 would be 32x18 or something on a 29er Yip, a 32x16 on a 26" equates roughly to a 32x18 on a 29er. Play around on Sheldon Brown's Bicycle Gear Calculator Edited July 8, 2012 by RoboCyclist DR ◣◢ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chro Mo Posted July 8, 2012 Share That's the prevailing wisdom, although you may be better suited to another ratio altogether - trial and error will sort it out.Get a couple of cogs and test them. You won't waste your money, as you'll be bound to use them sooner or later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PYGA1 Posted July 8, 2012 Share Thanks for the feedback guys, will stick with the 32 16 then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcmeyerSS Posted July 9, 2012 Share Good luck and enjoy the race bud. Might see afterwards if you haven't left by the time i come in. Looking forward to some beers and BBQ in the ignite Braai zone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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