jecg97 Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 We are racing the masters category. Aiming to finish the race first of all and Top 30 result would be nice. For those of you who know the terrain, is a single chain ring bike ok or double would be better? Thanks
Underachiever Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Hola Jorge Cape Epic is more mountainous than the Monterrey region in Mexico. Double ring will be better unless you are already own an recent rainbow jersey.
Patchelicious Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 You want a top 30 but need to ask the Hub about gearing?
raptor-22 Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Single chain ring but have a smaller chain ring available for those really mountainous days
Odinson Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Why is no one asking what speed his drivetrain is? It's probably a fair assumption that it would be an 11 speed. Jorge, what is your current setup? SRAM or Shimano 11 speed? Personally, there is a lot of safety in a double ring setup and you can do higher speeds on the flats without spinning your legs off.
splat Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Why is no one asking what speed his drivetrain is? It's probably a fair assumption that it would be an 11 speed. Jorge, what is your current setup? SRAM or Shimano 11 speed? Personally, there is a lot of safety in a double ring setup and you can do higher speeds on the flats without spinning your legs off.Wheel size would make a difference to your gearing choice as well.34T front ring on a 1x11 29'er is different to the same gearing on a 27.5" bike.
V12man Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 We are racing the masters category. Aiming to finish the race first of all and Top 30 result would be nice. For those of you who know the terrain, is a single chain ring bike ok or double would be better? ThanksDual - Why worry about having enough gears? the Epic is not your average bike race in terms of technical riding skills needed, and the terrain can be very varied indeed. I have on occasion looked across at my partner and envied the 22x36 he has on his 3 x 10... seeing as I run 24 x 36 as granny gear - and believe me - even with a 22, there will still be the odd place you will walk... There are several discussions on the hub about this very topic and race - search and you will find them. Good luck with your preparation - see you on the line next year.
raptor-22 Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 Wheel size would make a difference to your gearing choice as well.34T front ring on a 1x11 29'er is different to the same gearing on a 27.5" bike.27.5 with 34/10 -42 is similar to 29 with 32/10-42
Gnarly Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 You want a top 30 but need to ask the Hub about gearing? I'm thinking Top 30 masters.
AuctionLamb Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 You want a top 30 but need to ask the Hub about gearing? That comment made my day!
EmptyB Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 You want a top 30 but need to ask the Hub about gearing? Firm but fair
raptor-22 Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I think he's asking what others experience tells them to the sensible way to go
V12man Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I kakked off even with 2 rings....I can see how that would make a problem kukking... interesting anatomy indeed....
Patchelicious Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I can see how that would make a problem kukking... interesting anatomy indeed.... Whahaha - once you read it the way you did, you cannot unread it.
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