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Currently in the early stages of building up another 26er SS.

I am currently running my 29er with 32/18 for places like Cannock etc and 32/16 for commuting and local rides.

So would a 32/14 on the 26er be similar as a 32/16 on the 29er?

Also any pics of your SS for inspiration


 
Posted : 01/10/2010 5:41 pm
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59.4 gear inches for the 26er Vs the 29er @ 54 gear inch

http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/

it's pretty damn close -I think you'll bearly notice the diff.


 
Posted : 01/10/2010 5:51 pm
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Aye, it seems to be the basic rule that 32:16 on 26" wheels will feel pretty much the same as 32:18 on 29" wheels.


 
Posted : 01/10/2010 6:56 pm
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if you can pedal 32:14 up steep hills on a 26 er then respect to you.32 :16 is about 50" iirc


 
Posted : 01/10/2010 7:05 pm
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hey bernard what 29er you running?


 
Posted : 01/10/2010 7:25 pm
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Mollski, currently got a slotted On-one Scandal.
Did have it rigid, but put suss forks on for my holiday and have not took them off.
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I have a 18t and a 16t on the rear. Takes 5 mins to swap and doesn't change the chain line too much either.


 
Posted : 02/10/2010 7:14 am
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I'm running 32:16 on my 29er currently but probably going to 32:17 shortly.


 
Posted : 02/10/2010 8:31 am
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[tangent] Bernaard, bike on holiday picture at Bedruthan Steps? Mmmmmm, Noooorrrrth Cooooorrrrrnwallll.... [/tangent]


 
Posted : 02/10/2010 8:36 am
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32:16 on my Love/ Hate..

Perfect for around here.. ( Cheshire)

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Posted : 02/10/2010 8:42 am
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32/16 on my 69er Kona Unit, seems to work on most things I've ridden, fully rigid twas great fun at CwnCarn


 
Posted : 02/10/2010 8:47 am
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Teeto...thats gorgeous. Please post another pic...


 
Posted : 02/10/2010 8:50 am
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Teeto...thats gorgeous. Please post another pic...


 
Posted : 02/10/2010 10:17 am
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Actually, its Watergate Bay.

Gonna go for the 32/14 as the bike is for local North Warwickshire stuff, which doesn't really have steep stuff and for commuting.

Very nice Love/hate BTW


 
Posted : 03/10/2010 7:45 am