Jewbacca Posted January 1, 2018 Share geez... Im planning on riding it 39/20. Better bring some hiking shoes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted January 1, 2018 Share I’m more concerned with size of cassette rather than size of tyresMy Niner is geared at 36x32. No way I will make the last part of the Pass after 140km (at heavy 40c tyres) in that gear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted January 1, 2018 Share Your granny will kick your gluteus.... every day of the week.... At least it is a big target Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milky4130 Posted January 1, 2018 Share And? I suppose if you are not pushing 100kg like some of us, 36x42 is enough for the pass. Is 36x11 enough for the flats?yeah I am dipping in just under 70kgs. Definitely was sufficient for me, I think going out we had a head wind that year so no bigger gears was really required, after Meiringspoort it was a tailwind but Road tilted up & we went off road so again no big gears was needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted January 2, 2018 Share yeah I am dipping in just under 70kgs. Definitely was sufficient for me, I think going out we had a head wind that year so no bigger gears was really required, after Meiringspoort it was a tailwind but Road tilted up & we went off road so again no big gears was needed.That makes sense. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcza Posted January 2, 2018 Share My Niner is geared at 36x32. No way I will make the last part of the Pass after 140km (at heavy 40c tyres) in that gear.I’ve got 34x32, don’t think it’s enough but also not sure how much money I want to spend. I’m yet to find a pass I cannot walk up. Will study the segment Caves to Top and decide on plan of action. Underachiever 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddy Gordo Posted January 2, 2018 Share I was in the Cederberg the past few days. Some of those climbs.....However I would love to attempt this event on the Sun tho as I have to work on the Sat no matter what.So I see Eddy mentioned pushing the 100 kg mark. Are there people pushing up some of those hills?I need to train, the 100km wont be a problem, but climbing is gonna hurt. Most likely will have to get a training partner willing to punish me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted January 2, 2018 Share Are there people pushing up some of those hills? Yip. Or maybe just stop and take in the view a couple of times.... I need to train, the 100km wont be a problem It is 100 MILES. 170 km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted January 2, 2018 Share I rode the pass from Prince Albert side and the road conditions are near perfect.And you did not come and say hello .Did it on Jan1 and I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TALUS Posted January 2, 2018 Share Damn. I forgot this overlaps with Panorama. Already committed there. I really want to take my Slate to a race that is actually friendly towards my friend. Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Albert Cycles Posted January 3, 2018 Share Damn. I forgot this overlaps with Panorama. Already committed there. I really want to take my Slate to a race that is actually friendly towards my friend.If it was not the Panorama I would have said you are looking for an excuse eddy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted January 3, 2018 Share And you did not come and say hello .Did it on Jan1 and I agreeI came to say hello!! Was nice to meet you and to admire the Colnago!! Patchelicious 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand08 Posted January 3, 2018 Share My setup for Swartberg 100 is as follows: (weight: 70kg)Cannondale slateWTB resolute 42mm tires, 25-30 psi1x11 setup 48T chainring11-42 Cassette Now I need to work on the legs to push that gear up the swartberg. Underachiever, TALUS and Patchelicious 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armand08 Posted January 3, 2018 Share And you did not come and say hello .Did it on Jan1 and I agree We will all need an update on road conditions closer to the event, so we will rely on you local knowledge. Expecting an update 2nd week of April.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchelicious Posted January 3, 2018 Share Currently both gravel bike options have 50/34 11:32 Shimano 105 setups. I checked and saw Shimano does a CX crank but it’s small blade is still a 34. What’s the best way to get a slightly smaller chain/m ring or crank on there? I’m happy with the 50 but maybe a 32 would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddy Posted January 3, 2018 Share Currently both gravel bike options have 50/34 11:32 Shimano 105 setups. I checked and saw Shimano does a CX crank but it’s small blade is still a 34. What’s the best way to get a slightly smaller chain/m ring or crank on there? I’m happy with the 50 but maybe a 32 would be nice. Can you not run a 36 or 40 at the back ? I have a medium cage XO derailleur, 11-32 paired with 50/34 but for for touring with a load (and mountains) I fit a ??-40 cassette. I certainly don't cross chain 50-40 but otherwise I am fine with it. ps, I rode up there with a mate on his CX bike and a compact crank and 30 at the back and he coped fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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