hayleyearth Posted March 5, 2017 Posted March 5, 2017 I've got a 34 11-42 on the reign. Bleddy hell sometimes I wish I had my 30t back for the climbs. Will probably get an 11-46 sunrace cassette when my XT runs out of life to put me in the same position. I still run my 34t-36t....EVEN in Rotorua Rule #5 Edit: Front:34t, Rear: 11-36
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 6, 2017 Posted March 6, 2017 I still run my 34t-36t....EVEN in Rotorua Rule #5 Edit: Front:34t, Rear: 11-36LOL. Yeah, but you're like, 11 squilion kilos lighter than me...
Nofearnofun Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 LOL. Yeah, but you're like, 11 squilion kilos lighter than me... All these new choices in gears have made us all weak. We used to ride 34t 11-36 and probably made it up more climbs than we do now days with 30t,32t,34t - 11-42
Capricorn Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 All these new choices in gears have made us all weak. We used to ride 34t 11-36 and probably made it up more climbs than we do now days with 30t,32t,34t - 11-42and in 2009, the wind was supposedly stronger. I doubt ppl have become weaker. but these wide ranges have allowed a wider spectrum of fitness levels onto the trails, and allowed the fitter riders to attempt even steeper climbs. something for everyone, not a toughness competition.
Nofearnofun Posted March 14, 2017 Posted March 14, 2017 and in 2009, the wind was supposedly stronger. I doubt ppl have become weaker. but these wide ranges have allowed a wider spectrum of fitness levels onto the trails, and allowed the fitter riders to attempt even steeper climbs. something for everyone, not a toughness competition. I said this because there is no chance I would be able to pedal up the hills I used to if you gave me my old ratio's. I might feel easy gears have made me weaker, or is lazier the word I should be using...
RockCoach Posted March 15, 2017 Author Posted March 15, 2017 whahahaha! just as well he slowed down or something might have caught fire Back when I was younger, fitter and stupider - the rear tyre of my road bike used to slip on the rollers in a 53-11 during interval sessions which would cause a burning rubber smell to waft through the house. Wife not impressed
RockCoach Posted March 15, 2017 Author Posted March 15, 2017 All these new choices in gears have made us all weak. We used to ride 34t 11-36 and probably made it up more climbs than we do now days with 30t,32t,34t - 11-42 I remember when the easiest gear on my bike was a 42-21. Rode up everything. Okay, so that's two road bike references in two posts. Somebody please ban me.
nox1111 Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 Just finished this this morning, and listed in classifieds.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 15, 2017 Posted March 15, 2017 That is a tidy steed, right there!
Rushdee Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Custom built using some parts of my previous ride. Frame and fork wrapped in matte black vinyl. Just waiting on chain guide to clear customs.
Meezo Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Custom built using some parts of my previous ride. Frame and fork wrapped in matte black vinyl. Just waiting on chain guide to clear customs. 01.jpg02.jpg03.jpg20170129_133617_1489042426952.jpg041.png05.jpg looks fast, is it?
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Custom built using some parts of my previous ride. Frame and fork wrapped in matte black vinyl. Just waiting on chain guide to clear customs. 01.jpg02.jpg03.jpg20170129_133617_1489042426952.jpg041.png05.jpgVery, VERY neat...
usxorf Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Custom built using some parts of my previous ride. Frame and fork wrapped in matte black vinyl. Just waiting on chain guide to clear customs. 01.jpg02.jpg03.jpg20170129_133617_1489042426952.jpg041.png05.jpgNice bike, when's it being ridden
Johnny Lawless Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Custom built using some parts of my previous ride. Frame and fork wrapped in matte black vinyl. Just waiting on chain guide to clear customs. Where did you get the vinyl wrap done and what did it cost? Looks great.
captain morgan Posted March 17, 2017 Posted March 17, 2017 Test rode a yt jeffsy today at jonkershoek .... what a lovely bike !!
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