Myself and a mate thought we'd try singlespeeding last night, so we left our gearing in the middle ring and at No4 at the back giving a ratio of approx 2:1. We both really enjoyed the frantic spinning and the stomping climbing, which forced a more thoughtful line choice in places. What type of gearing do you dedicated singlespeeders usually use?
34:17
Only because everyone else uses 32:16 and I wanted to be niche
26" 34:17
29" 32:18
26" 36:18
27.5" 36:19
I'm with WCA, didn't want to be mainstream 😉
32:18
32:17
32:16
depending on bike or state of parts rotation rather than any particular rationale. All good in different ways 😉
Occasionally 32:20 as well.
All on 26" btw
32:16 here, 32:19 in the Alps, on 26" wheels. Though I'm tempted to leave the 19T on the back and see how I cope with spinning like a bastard next time I go out.
34:16 normally 32:16 if I'm feeling lazy.
32:18 (26") seemed to work perfectly. I spin out but can get up most hills. I keep up with people on geared bikes unless it's a forest or tarmac road descent.
My commuter is 42:14 (26") but on tarmac you don't have to worry about grip.
If you are thinking of doing it properly (and I'd give it a go even if it's only for the darkest months of winter when you drive chain clogs in minutes anyway) then I'd go for a 32 or 33 on the the front and a get hold of some cheap 16, 17 and 18t sprockets for the back to get the right gear before splashing out on something nicer.