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I have a few bikes - all bar two are running different gearing ratios/arrangements.
I am in the process of completing a Solaris build and am mulling over the option of going 1x10 or 2x10.
I have all the bits but am confused a little bar the ratios.
I run 34 (F) x 11x32 (R) (26'' Wheel) Good for the flat bits which are plentiful around here but not really climbed on these.
1 run a 46x36x26 (F) x 12x18 (R) on my Retro bike. Just been riding in the Peaks and found this an okayish low gear of 26x28.
My Alfine (8 Speed) 29er is 29 x 18
Sooooo back to the Solaris ......
will the addition of the 34 & 36 sprockets at the back mean I can get away with a single 32(?) up front or should I consider using a granny ring too?
I realize a lot of this is down to the rider but its making my tiny brain tingle ..... not in a good way either.
Help!
do you really have a 12-18 cassette/freewheel on the retro.
if so, no
if not, yes
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Have a look on Wikipedia for 'gear inches' and you can easily work out what gear ratio you need.
Ah yes ..... 12-28!
So based on that a 32 x 11x36 should be okay ๐
broadly similar gear inches between 12/28 on a 26" and 32/36 on a 29r
play with it
http://sheldonbrown.com/gears/