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huckup



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PostPosted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 7:43 pm    Post subject: Single speed gearing Reply with quote

I'm building a single speed and need some advice. What gear ratios do you all reccomend for our riding conditions here in the gorgeous and hilly Hudson Valley Idea Question Question Question
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:27 pm    Post subject: .. Reply with quote

32:20

works good for me at 909, Jockey hill, etc.

I am a slow rider though, you might wanna run a bigger gear.


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slave2bacon



Joined: 17 Oct 2006
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PostPosted: Wed Jan 10, 2007 10:22 pm    Post subject: 32-20. Yeah. Reply with quote

When I take off my skirt and bring out the SS it's a 32:18, and it can be a bit much. Especially on the hills. So I'd say the 32-20 is the way to go. I've seen a SS hub with 2 gears on the back that are easily switched. That way you can have the best of both worlds. Not sure of the brand but maybe some other bike nerd would know. Yeah.
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bikejunkie



Joined: 01 Sep 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 7:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

44 - 13 should do you fine. Just make sure you always going down hill Laughing I started out with 32 - 21. Its was great for climbing but, don't ever get on the road. I am currently running 32 -17 which I get by with pretty well but, Some days it just feels like work. My next drive train will be 32-18.
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huckup



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PostPosted: Thu Jan 11, 2007 10:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for all of your input. It's down to 32-18 or 20. Gotta see which one matches my purse.
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Kevin



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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 8:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

So, what did you choose?
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 04, 2007 11:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

32:20 with the right to change my mind if my skirt drags.
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 7:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

huckup wrote:
32:20 with the right to change my mind if my skirt drags.


Meant to ask you yesterday, hows that bike coming along? Order the components?
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smiley



Joined: 14 Jan 2007
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PostPosted: Mon Feb 05, 2007 8:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I run 32:21. I didn't get to ride much 'cause I put it together late in the season but it seemed to be a comfy ratio for Jocky Hill.
P.S. I don't wear skirts. Smile
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