Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 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.
Thumper Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) My Granny Rocks! Edited January 26, 2011 by Thumper
AndreZA Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Hell yeah!, it's there to catch the chain. I did not even know it was made of metal.
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 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...
Caerus Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 I love my granny Sometimes you need it, sometimes you dont. When youve bonked after a long ride, it does come in handy
cannongoose Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 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.
Cassie Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 OBVIOUSLY you are from Gauteng...where everyhting is nice and flat!! Come to the Cape to experience some real granny terrain....
AndreZA Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 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.
Regard Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 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....
YUMEYA Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) I would have stopped cycling after my first outing to Tokai if it were not for my granny. Edited January 26, 2011 by YUMEYA
DaLoCo Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Almost all the hills heading out of Jaybay are 11% plus...for me to drag my lard-arse up there is granny country
Guest eyecandy Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 I would have stopped cycling after my first outing to Tokai if it were not for my granny.Ya, esp going to the mast
Kranswurm Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 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?
sharkysa Posted January 26, 2011 Posted January 26, 2011 Try the ATTAKWAS without a granny and make sure you pack tissues to dry up the tears!
Just Keep Pedaling Posted January 26, 2011 Author Posted January 26, 2011 I will probably need it for the Sabie Classic. Going to leave it on the bike.
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