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I considering SS'ing my handjob and just wondering what size rear cog to put on.

I'm going to be running a 32t front ring, so it's either 16 or 18 out back.

The bike will be used for riding place like Delamere and the local woods/, nothing major, just thought I'd give it ago


 
Posted : 10/05/2010 8:53 pm
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I use 18 but i ride in the Lakes, i would say start with 18 if its your first time SS and see how you go, can always stick a 16 on later.


 
Posted : 10/05/2010 8:55 pm
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I run a 32:16, but live on the edge of sherwood pines, so not exactly the most difficult of terrain.
32:18 should be good, but you'll obviously spin out even sooner decending.


 
Posted : 10/05/2010 8:56 pm
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Not bothered about the spinning out bit, just wanna get up hills ๐Ÿ˜†

I've been riding SS on the road for about 6 months now though.


 
Posted : 10/05/2010 9:01 pm
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There's hills in delamere?


 
Posted : 10/05/2010 9:06 pm
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Steve 32:18 is fine for Delamere as its short sharp stuff so the ability to accelerate quickly is best.


 
Posted : 10/05/2010 9:06 pm
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Yeah at least one!!


 
Posted : 10/05/2010 9:13 pm