Argus-Single Speed

[braailegend]

I was thinking of doing the Argus next year with my soon to be built single speed 26" on-one inbred. Not trying to get massive good time, just complete. Will be my 1st roadbike like event/ride ever, I don't do road, but I feel the Argus needs a tick on my bucket list.

 

What gear ratio's would be advised?

 

32-16 is what I have at the moment.

[braailegend]

Just saw entries closed Maybe next year. But advice will still be appreciated.

[Agteros]

I did the 94.7 on 42x18 on a bike that weighed 20kg.... How much do you want to walk?

[Matts 300]

I'm thinking of doing it on my ss, so let know!

[braailegend]

I did the 94.7 on 42x18 on a bike that weighed 20kg.... How much do you want to walk?

 

I walk all uphills, don't like getting tired, haha. But 48-18 seems bit big.

 

Matts300, sounds like a plan. Do you know if one can buy entries, from people that can't ride anymore

[Agteros]

I walk all uphills, don't like getting tired, haha. But 48-18 seems bit big.

 

Matts300, sounds like a plan. Do you know if one can buy entries, from people that can't ride anymore

It was a bit extreme, but that was how that bike was built.

32x16 is the normal ratio on 26" . roughly same ration as 32x18 for a 29" Go bigger SMALLER at the back for more speed (+ more suffering on the hills!)

Edited November 10, 2012 by robox

[Azonic]

Was riding a 48x16 on my 26er SS. 165mm cranks made it interesting.

[Matts 300]

Mm braailegend, I'm already entered, but just look at thehub, there is always someone selling one.

 

But maybe we can form a group for the argus, and ride together?

[braailegend]

Will have a look and let you know matts, pitty I woke up so late for this one.. but before this I didnt have a bike made to pedal long distances

[Hairy]

Yo braai guy...i had the same intensiin of riding the ss next year, but like you, I missed getting an entry.

 

The idea was to eat, drink and have fun!

[Excite_Bike]

I was thinking of doing the Argus next year with my soon to be built single speed 26" on-one inbred. Not trying to get massive good time, just complete. Will be my 1st roadbike like event/ride ever, I don't do road, but I feel the Argus needs a tick on my bucket list.

 

What gear ratio's would be advised?

 

32-16 is what I have at the moment.

 

I was looking at 34-16. With some training you will get up the inclines on the 94.7, may possibly spin out on some of the M1 sections.

Edited November 11, 2012 by Excite_Bike

[DaLoCo]

I did the Argus in 2010, bought an entry from someone on The Hub two months before. It does cost extra, but is fairly painless.

[Firemeister]

I am also thinking of putting tgether a SS and using it for Argus and commuting on tar roads mainly. Woud like some suggestions from the SS guys on the ideal stem and handlbar length for a bike to be used on tar. I am 1.83 and ride a large 29er

[Agteros]

I am also thinking of putting tgether a SS and using it for Argus and commuting on tar roads mainly. Woud like some suggestions from the SS guys on the ideal stem and handlbar length for a bike to be used on tar. I am 1.83 and ride a large 29er

Stem and seatpost lengths are dependant on

 

Seatpost:

1. Seat tube length

2. Crank arm Length

3. Pedal, shoe & cleat stack height

4. Leg length

 

Stem Length

1. Saddle setback

2. Top tube length

3. Torso length

4. Arm length

 

So, all in all highly specific to a certain individual.

The aim is to make you

1. comfortable

2. efficient

 

Go for comfort first!

 

If you do have another bike, and you are comfortable on it, replicate the

1. distances between top of saddle and pedal at bottom of stroke(seat post)

2. saddle fore/aft in relation to bottom bracket

3. saddle to handlebar distance (stem length)

 

Some guideines:

 

Seat height:

Livestrong states that seat height should be 1.07 (or 1.09 with clipless) of inseam

www.livestrong.com/article/257554-how-to-calculate-correct-bicycle-seat-height/

 

BIke Radar (also 1.09 * inseam + others based on angles)

www.bikeradar.com/fitness/article/technique-how-to-get-your-seat-height-right-14608

 

 

I'm 1.76m, ride a medium Cotic Soul with a 60mm stem. Top of saddle to pedal axle (when pedal at bottom of stroke, 915mm). Inseam is 845mm-ish. (And this helps nobody other than myself).

 

Saddle fore/aft: Knee not in front of pedal axle when foot in 3 o'clock position (Horizontal, front)

 

Stem Length: After all the above, stem should be set so that arms are at 90 degrees to torso.

 

Handle bar height will obviously affect stem length, and might have to change depending on saddle height changes...

If all else fails, go to a bike shop/fitment specialist to help with fitment

[Firemeister]

Wow awesome contribution, many thanks Robox.

 

And i guess hadlebar width is just a personal preference? What do the commuters prefer?

[braailegend]

My cockpit setup is very easy, All my bikes, short stems (DH type) & WIDE Riser bars. Like sitting upright when pedalling.

 

Have noticed however, those American commuter bikers like their bars narrow.