Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 26, 2011 Share Is the granny gear cog really neccessary for mountain biking? I have been purposely riding without it on the last few rides - in my opinion it is not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumper Posted January 26, 2011 Share My Granny Rocks! Edited January 26, 2011 by Thumper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted January 26, 2011 Share Hell yeah!, it's there to catch the chain. I did not even know it was made of metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 26, 2011 Share Depends on the terrain you're riding, as well as your level of fitness. At times - YES it is needed. Especially when you are really near the end of your tether, and need that easy-spinning gear to get you up the next hill. Also depends whether you're referring to the granny at the front or the rear. Front, I find particularly useful on tight, technical singletrack ascents, but then I'm in approx 4th or 5th at the back. Granny at the back - as I said. Sometimes situations do dictate the use of that gear. BUT yo can always get a different cassette so that the granny isn't so frail... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted January 26, 2011 Share I love my granny Sometimes you need it, sometimes you dont. When youve bonked after a long ride, it does come in handy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cannongoose Posted January 26, 2011 Share Try going up to "die saal" in Jonkershoek or the antenna on mountain behind Caledon without your granny - if you want the view, you need the granny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted January 26, 2011 Share OBVIOUSLY you are from Gauteng...where everyhting is nice and flat!! Come to the Cape to experience some real granny terrain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted January 26, 2011 Share OBVIOUSLY you are from Gauteng...where everyhting is nice and flat!! Come to the Cape to experience some real granny terrain.... I would love you to come and ride here in the Magalies mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regard Posted January 26, 2011 Share Is the granny gear cog really neccessary for mountain biking? I have been purposely riding without it on the last few rides - in my opinion it is not needed. You obviously never done a Megalies Monster, Spioen Kop, Mankele 3Towers etc, etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YUMEYA Posted January 26, 2011 Share I would have stopped cycling after my first outing to Tokai if it were not for my granny. Edited January 26, 2011 by YUMEYA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaLoCo Posted January 26, 2011 Share Almost all the hills heading out of Jaybay are 11% plus...for me to drag my lard-arse up there is granny country Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest eyecandy Posted January 26, 2011 Share I would have stopped cycling after my first outing to Tokai if it were not for my granny.Ya, esp going to the mast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranswurm Posted January 26, 2011 Share Almost all the hills heading out of Jaybay are 11% plus...for me to drag my lard-arse up there is granny countryHow steep is that little jaunt out of Vic Bay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkysa Posted January 26, 2011 Share Try the ATTAKWAS without a granny and make sure you pack tissues to dry up the tears! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtb_Josh Posted January 26, 2011 Share no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 26, 2011 Share I will probably need it for the Sabie Classic. Going to leave it on the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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