MTB SIngle Speed gearing

[STEEL Niner]

I am looking to plunge into the single speed arena on either my 26' or 29'. what is a good starting point for either / both tire sizes? or any links to gear charts etc. i have single speed chainrings in 32 and 34. What chain would you guys recommend, or will any chain work fine? Any ideas?

 

Thanks

[Tumbleweed]

14 or 16 with those chainrings to start off with.

[TitusTi]

The guy that won the 24 hour SS world champs (and the guy that came 2nd), used a 32-20 gearing on 29'ers. With normal wheels I think the 2-1 ratio is normally used, so a 32-16.

[Thug]

I'm running a 32/18 on my SS (29er).

 

 

[Tumbleweed]

i had (until sunday) a 39-16 on my 26" bike? 

[rock]

I run 32 x 18t did use a 16t previoulsy, but the 18t feels much better.......on 26" wheels.

 

if you're strong like buckshot you'll use a 16t on 29" and do a 24h race.

rock2009-03-19 01:39:33

[Shebeen]

all the hard work done for ya.

 

includes 29er wheel option

 

http://software.bareknucklebrigade.com/rabbit.applet.html

[Jules]

A 32/16 was good enough for me to set a new personal best at Delta Park last night on my steel niner. That's including previous efforts on a geared bike!

 

 

 

It's also a nice gear for cruising the spruit on.

 

 

 

When I did the Crater Cruise, I increased my gear to a 42/16, which was perfect for that course.

 

 

 

Seeing as the gears aren't that expensive, why not buy a 16 and an 18 and alternate between the two?

[STEEL Niner]

Thanks for the reply's. I definately plan to do 24hr races on it and the odd marathon. looks like the 34 was a waste of cash then ?!? Do you guys have any cool links to SS pages and crazy racers like dj birch etc. Im an addict what can i say. It may only have one gear but three speeds, sitting standing and walking!

[Tumbleweed]

Thanks for the reply's. I definately plan to do 24hr races on it and the odd marathon. looks like the 34 was a waste of cash then ?!? Do you guys have any cool links to SS pages and crazy racers like dj birch etc. Im an addict what can i say. It may only have one gear but three speeds' date=' sitting standing and walking! [/quote']

 

one gear, more beer?

[Mudsimus]

I use 32 - 15 when Im just riding around. This past weekend I ran a 32 - 16 ratio on a very technial xc race. It were awesome. There were some points were I had to stand and power more than I would have liked, but overall I had no problems keeping up with the conventional geared bikes.

[MintSauce]

*SIGH*....I miss my SS 

[Mudsimus]

I just rebuilt mine yesterday. Better frame etc. Never enjoyed mtb this much before!

[STEEL Niner]

Muddee is that a 26' or wagon wheel 29'??

 

And chains: 8,9 speed? do power links work OK or rather not risk it? Just makes sense when trying to find that perfect gear for that magic carpet ride!

 

Thanks again guys!

[Tumbleweed]

I just rebuilt mine yesterday. Better frame etc. Never enjoyed mtb this much before!

 

got any pics of it yet?

[STEEL Niner]

@ holy roller: One gear, more beer...... oh dear........... can't steer....

 

Corny and strange but true! Cant wait for my 'gold member' niner to arrive, will definately be celebrated with some golden nectar!!