Flippa Posted August 6, 2014 Share My gearing for last year's 94.7 was 42x18. If I were you, I would stick to the 39 in front and look for a 17 or 18 for the rear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernerhp Posted September 15, 2015 Share I did 2014 on a 42x17 and went good. Doing it again this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayyib Posted September 15, 2015 Share Iv done a few races this year with my ss running 48/18....iv come in under 3.30 for all of them except this past weekends r4v where I spun out way to much and couldn't stay in the bunches....will be dropping to a 48/15 for amashova and going for a sub 3....its tons of fun and I love it! Never regreted no matter how bad the burn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warthog Posted September 15, 2015 Share Show your SS's, Gentlemen... (or fixies)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris NewbyFraser Posted September 15, 2015 Share Anybody who rides a bike is never a fool. It is only stupid behaviour on a bike that classes someone as a fool.Riding a single speed "singles" you out as an individual with character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathrix Posted September 15, 2015 Share Go BIG or go home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayyib Posted September 15, 2015 Share This baby's given me many happy km'so and some painful ones! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
"Stevens" Posted September 22, 2015 Share I run 46 x 15 in Herald 107km race. You got to start ahead of the bunch on the tough hills, because if anyone buggers around in front of you and you loose your rhythm, you loose ground fast. Done some Sat morning races....and gained lots of respect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernerhp Posted September 27, 2015 Share What gears did you ride last year's 947 in? Iv done a few races this year with my ss running 48/18....iv come in under 3.30 for all of them except this past weekends r4v where I spun out way to much and couldn't stay in the bunches....will be dropping to a 48/15 for amashova and going for a sub 3....its tons of fun and I love it! Never regreted no matter how bad the burn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayyib Posted September 27, 2015 Share What gears did you ride last year's 947 in? I didn't do last year's...but I would think the 46-18 or 46-17 would be reasonable..all personal preference though..id rather die on the hills than get dropped on the flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolfalps Posted September 27, 2015 Share Morning all. I to am planning a 94.7 on a SS road bike. My dilemma is the chain rings are five bolt with 39t and 53t And I'd like to keep this bike as original as possible. I realise that I will have to do some experimenting with sprocket Sizes to find what will work for best for me. What ratios should I be acquiring? Spanx in advance for your input. NI would use the 53 and use a 20 at the back . This is the same gearing as a 42x16 which is a very comfortable gear on a road bike. Most important aspect to get right is the chain angle and tension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wernerhp Posted September 27, 2015 Share I'm considering changing my 42-17 for a 42-16 this year. 17 spins out on the flats at around 38km/h, but I'm not sure how the climbs will be on a 16. I guess I'll have to just do it and then meditate on Rule #5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancordt1 Posted September 28, 2015 Share I've done the London-cambridge on a SS. 46-17 gears. 90km undulating but no real hard climbs. Was tough but well worth it. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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