Single Speed gearing

CHEWY

CHEWY

Eats Squid
ive tried doing a search and didnt come up with much
so, what gearing do u run, and what type of riding do u do?
at the moment ive got 36:16 on 24" wheels, but with a 3" tyre on the back and a 5" fork up front riding up any hill is absolutly killa...
so what gearing combination do u find works best for doing just about everything?
im lovin SS at the moment, so simple, so quiet and so clean lookin...
any suggestions?
 
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Rik

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On my DK, I'm running 36:18, and that's a bit painful...
On my old DiamondBack (rip :() I had 42:19, and that was perfect for commuting. On my current roadie I've got 39:17, it's a touch too big, but I'll cope.

For you, I'd reccomend going 2:1 or less, so run a 36:16, or even a 36:17.
 
CHEWY

CHEWY

Eats Squid
on the 125 fuzzy
rik, why is 36:18 painful on the DK? that sounds about what id like to run my 125 at... although top end speed would start to be a bit lacking
how much do new chainrings cost?
 
CHEWY

CHEWY

Eats Squid
andrew said:
36:17

but its way too womanly, going 36:14 asap
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36:14! what the hell for? that would be impossible to pedal anywhere

yes i still have the axioms, but i want to replace the rear chainwheel not the front one...
wanna swap your 17 for my 16? :p
 
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Rik

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CHEWY said:
rik, why is 36:18 painful on the DK?
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Because it's such a small, cramped up bike. I'm fine with sprints (as I've proven on our city rides), but extended riding sux.
 
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andrew

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CHEWY said:
andrew said:
36:17

but its way too womanly, going 36:14 asap
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36:14! what the hell for? that would be impossible to pedal anywhere

yes i still have the axioms, but i want to replace the rear chainwheel not the front one...
wanna swap your 17 for my 16? :p
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i max out the 36:17 all the time...
i guess comming from 42:17 did it to me...

i have 3 split casettes, i have any cog u need :mrgreen:
 
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Ty

Eats Squid
i'm probably be going to run a 25/10 or 25/9 when i get my new wheelset (if the chain clears the brakes, but probably wont and i'll run 33:12), but you gotta remember to measure rations in gear inchs, not just cog combos.

wheel size really comes into play here.
 
CHEWY

CHEWY

Eats Squid
hmm... i think i better stop being a little bitch and get into shape. thanks all
on a side note, if anyone wants to swap a smaller Kujo DH for my 3" give me a yell
 
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wonderllama

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sup , i got a 125 too chewy i got 24 inch rear with a 2.5 tyre on the bak i run single speed, im pretty sure mine is 38:11 n its perfect for everything, at bmx track i can get enough speed for all the jumps. n for dh no worries.i got 4 inch fork on the front which is pretty plush i can make it up hill fairly easy.
 
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singlespeeder

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I run a 36/16 which is perfect for speedy singletrack and spinning along the flats. Downhills it doesnt work, but hey, thats what one gear is all about.
 
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