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What gear ratio for female 650 Richey SS build


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Im planning to start te long awaited Richey build for my wifes bike

At the back i have a 20t ring , what would be a good ring in the front to start out?

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Im planning to start te long awaited Richey build for my wifes bike

At the back i have a 20t ring , what would be a good ring in the front to start out?

 

Not sure what the terrain is like in George, but in Gauteng I run a 32x18. The guys I ride with reckon I ride like a girl, so maybe a 32 in front to complement the 20?

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That ratio will work for mtb - for mixed terrain and mostly asphalt riding, 32 -18/19

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my wife (2-year experience rider) rides 1x10 on a 650b with a 36 front ring. Remember it is going to be a bigger ring than you would put on a 29er (because smaller wheels). I'd agree with the 30 for a 29" wheel, but for 650 I'd go 34 or 36.

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my wife (2-year experience rider) rides 1x10 on a 650b with a 36 front ring. Remember it is going to be a bigger ring than you would put on a 29er (because smaller wheels). I'd agree with the 30 for a 29" wheel, but for 650 I'd go 34 or 36.

 

1x10 and 1x1 very different kettle of fish... 

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For Thea I would say go for a 32.. She can play with a 19 and 20 on the back. A 32 oval works brilliantly actually... maybe hit her up with one of those.

 

 

30 front with 20 on the back

You obviously don't know his wife! hahaha

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Im planning to start te long awaited Ritchey build for my wifes bike

At the back i have a 20t ring , what would be a good ring in the front to start out?

 

Eendag gaan jy dit reg gespel kry .....

 

32 of 33

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So dependent on terain, how strong she is, etc etc.

 

I am a fattie in Gatueng, found 32/16 to be fine. I recon a good starting point would be a 32... Then change around the rear if you want to grind/spin more.

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