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I am looking for some advice for 29er SS.
What gear sizes are people using ?
I have seen 34-18. Any others ? I used 32-17 on a
26" bike once.
Thanks.
32:18
The end
try 34:18 and see - you can always swap to a 19 or 17 if you need to.
(I run 32:17 on my 26" SS due to having weedy knees and crap lungs).
Or read this thread from a week ago: http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/ss-ratios-on-29er
32:18 is about the same as 32:16 on 26" (arround 52" gear)
I use 32:20, but probably should go up to 32:19 to keep the fitness gains coming rather than getting lazy.
32:18 is good for my legs around the Chilterns. I tend to drop to a 19 on the back for bikepacking trips and really big days with lots of hills.
34:18 here and getting up things I didn't think I would.
33:18
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32:20 but only riden a couple of times think will change to 32:18/19 when fitness allows.
Lovin it so far
32:19
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I see 32:18 seems to be the most common.
Something in my head though says bigger wheel (29) requires
bigger front chainring ie. 34.?
I see 32:18 seems to be the most common.Something in my head though says bigger wheel (29) requires
bigger front chainring ie. 34.?
Then you will need a bigger rear cog.
32 : 20 for me. Just right for towing a 2 up loaded kiddie trailer around the peak.
4.1m, or 50x28 if you insist on using the more complicated method.
http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/why-does-no-one-use-gear-inches-or-metres-development