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Hi, I'm thinking that the Pompino might be good for Strathpuffer seeing as it's dead snowy. Maybe I'm wrong... It would be interesting for a lap or 2 anyway!
So, I don't want to change the front and it's a 40. The rear currently has a 16t shimano freewheel (=2.5 ratio). So, for off-road/snow I reckon I need the 22t ACS freewheel I know exists but can't find (=1.8 ratio, like 32/18).
Anyone know where I can find this elusive 22t beast?
Cheers, al.
i have a brand new 21t one you can buy mate took me so long to find it i changed my mind when it turned up lol
sorry al its actually a 20t ;-(
Hi Mick, hmm 20/40 == 2.0 which is about 5metres per pedal rev.
How much? Like you I might not really use it...
al.
Allan, I'm thinking the same thing. I'm hoping to be out tomorrow on my Pompino. Putting a BioPace 42 on it tonight. Got an 18 on the back. I reckon that should be enough, and I'm sure you're a stronger rider than me so you'd probably go ok with an 18 too.
I've been around the course in better weather with the 48/18 setup on the Pompino, but walked the technical stuff (bashing a Dura-Ace ring is too expensive). Skinny tyres make for easier cycling 🙂
I'll report back if I go out tomorrow - got a nasty cold that's limiting me.
Thanks Epi. I can make it up my local forest climbs 40x16 but it's a mammoth effort. 48x18 sounds BIG to me. Let's face it we'll be walking the technical stuff anyway. Prob best to take the lightest bike you can for carrying!
Here's the Pomp's current setup:
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Cheers, al.