Comments on: Cogs for a commuter 29er? http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/ 29er Bike Reviews, Rumors and News Fri, 16 May 2008 02:35:37 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Strange1z http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-12758 Strange1z Tue, 20 Mar 2007 22:04:28 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-12758 I am riding a 46X15 on a single speed road bike, but I would go down a bit to maybe a 46X17. I am riding a 46X15 on a single speed road bike, but I would go down a bit to maybe a 46X17.

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]]> By: monk3y mike http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-153 monk3y mike Fri, 23 Dec 2005 15:22:13 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-153 I agree. Figure out your ideal average speed and work from there. I ride my cross bike as a fixie on a 42x17 or 42x16 gearing. I have some long grades to climb. As a singlespeed I will ride on the 42x18 or 42x17. 42t rings seem to be the cat's meow for 700c single gear options. Lots of clearance, and the rear tooth size won't get too small, which IMHO increases the likelihood of snapping your chain. I agree. Figure out your ideal average speed and work from there. I ride my cross bike as a fixie on a 42×17 or 42×16 gearing. I have some long grades to climb. As a singlespeed I will ride on the 42×18 or 42×17. 42t rings seem to be the cat’s meow for 700c single gear options. Lots of clearance, and the rear tooth size won’t get too small, which IMHO increases the likelihood of snapping your chain.

]]> By: Cloxxki http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-152 Cloxxki Fri, 23 Dec 2005 12:42:03 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-152 I simple calc I often do is first guess my average speed and preferred average cadance. From there I get a gear ratio. Most of the time it works out perfectly. Adjust lower if there's bad hills in your area. I like 42-16 with up to 2.0 tires, 42/18 for 2.35" slicks. I live in Holland though, and your fitness and hurry may be greater than mine. If all fails, jsut don't shift your other bike for a qay and see what works for you. I simple calc I often do is first guess my average speed and preferred average cadance. From there I get a gear ratio. Most of the time it works out perfectly. Adjust lower if there’s bad hills in your area.
I like 42-16 with up to 2.0 tires, 42/18 for 2.35″ slicks. I live in Holland though, and your fitness and hurry may be greater than mine.
If all fails, jsut don’t shift your other bike for a qay and see what works for you.

]]> By: Mark http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-151 Mark Fri, 23 Dec 2005 03:33:32 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-151 Sorry guys, I should have been more specific. Yep, its a single speed. Clearance on the front chainring actually looks pretty good, so please assume anything can fit. I'd be interested to hear from the people with single speed road bikes too, what ratio they ride? -Mark Sorry guys, I should have been more specific. Yep, its a single speed. Clearance on the front chainring actually looks pretty good, so please assume anything can fit.

I’d be interested to hear from the people with single speed road bikes too, what ratio they ride?

-Mark

]]> By: Guitar Ted http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-148 Guitar Ted Thu, 22 Dec 2005 00:32:29 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-148 Multi-geared? Use any ol' 12-27 roadie cassette. But for ultimate flexability, there is absolutely no reason NOT to run a 12-32 or even a 12-34 cassette. Your front chainwheels will probably be limited to a 46T or smaller because of clearnce issues. Multi-geared? Use any ol’ 12-27 roadie cassette. But for ultimate flexability, there is absolutely no reason NOT to run a 12-32 or even a 12-34 cassette. Your front chainwheels will probably be limited to a 46T or smaller because of clearnce issues.

]]> By: Cloxxki http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-143 Cloxxki Tue, 20 Dec 2005 11:54:21 +0000 http://twentynineinches.com/2005/12/19/cogs-for-a-commuter-29er/#comment-143 Singlespeed? Pick you own favorite ratio, but IMO commuting asks for the anti-bling in parts. Shimano DX cogs do the job, cost maybe $4, and are good for thousands of bad weather miles. 15/16/18t if I'm not mistaken. It'd try 42/18 for a mellow commute without extreme hills. Fat Schwalbe Big Apple slicks. Singlespeed? Pick you own favorite ratio, but IMO commuting asks for the anti-bling in parts. Shimano DX cogs do the job, cost maybe $4, and are good for thousands of bad weather miles. 15/16/18t if I’m not mistaken. It’d try 42/18 for a mellow commute without extreme hills. Fat Schwalbe Big Apple slicks.

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