Now its starting to get muddier out there who gears down their singlespeeds? i usually run 32:18 or 34:19 on my 29er's but in the winter due to the mud its harder going, is it worth going 32:19 in the winter to help maintain long rides but maybe loose overall leg strength? or just mtfu and stay 32:18?
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Singlespeeders, do you change ratio for the winter?
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Posted 7 months ago #
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No, you just get tougher.
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I'm new new to SS but 32:16 was too steep so I'm going 32:18 for winter.
Posted 7 months ago # -
yes. i like to spin and for me that means an extra tooth for winter.
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Predominately single speed in winter 32:17 is my magic number on 26" wheels and 2.35 tyres
Posted 7 months ago # -
32:17 all year round, although I tend to ride my ss more in the winter anyway (twice in last week, not ridden it for months before then)
Posted 7 months ago # -
Nope. 32:17 year round. I gear down for long events like d2d so I can keep on spinning.
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Another 32:17 winter SS user.
Posted 7 months ago # -
35-19 on a 29er will maybe scale down to a 34 on one my the 29er singlespeeds if we get deep snow
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Normally 32:16, but last winter swapped to 32:17 when the mud was really deep, made it a bit easier..
Going to stay 32:16 this winter
but only cause I have a number of new 16 tooth sprockets and I'm too tight to buy any more!
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32 - 16 all year round, although do have a 15 still new. Can't be bothered to change it to be honest. Will try 15 next spring.
32 - 16 for Thetford winter series if muddy!!Posted 7 months ago # -
cool doesn't sound like i'll be wimping out too much if a gain a tooth!
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32 X 16 on the 26". 32 X 19 on the Pugsley.....all year
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No. I don't change gear, it may only be you changing gear two times a year but it still counts as shifting.
Only kidding... Whatever suits you, crack on.
I just ride harder, not as far. And spend more time by a log fire and a pint of black beer.
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I used to but then I realised that I didn't wear a dress and manned up
Posted 7 months ago # -
Mental, you're all mental, least you could do is fit Hammerschmidt to the front, save you having to get off and push.
Posted 7 months ago # -
32:16 (small wheel on the back). You don't change gear!
I think you're worrying about being in the 'right' gear, the point of s/s is you're in the wrong gear most of the time.
Posted 7 months ago # -
What 69er said.... And it also sets you up for being mega fit when the trails dry out.
Damn it... Gear up for the winter. Drop a tooth or two.
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