What gear ratio?

  
  1. Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:21 AM Reply  
SDRider

Joined on 12/31/2008
San Diego, ca
Posts 20
 What gear ratio does everyone ride? I ride a 32x20 on a 29er. I guess that it similar to a 32x18 on a 26er, is that true?
  2. Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:22 AM Reply  
remgeo

Joined on 10/24/2007
Vista, ca
Posts 18
 What gear ratio does everyone ride? I ride a 32x20 on a 29er. I guess that it similar to a 32x18 on a 26er, is that true?
  3. Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:22 AM Reply  
CycleSnack

Joined on 01/01/2009

Posts 5
 "I ride a 34x20 on a 29er"

Me, too, on my 29er. On my 69er, I was riding 32:20 but when I put it back in the dirt (been riding it as a 26er commuter 42:16) I'll be going to 32:19 or back to 32:20 and riding my 29er at 34:19. Anyone ever try off road fixie? It's a blast!
  4. Thu Jan 01, 2009 10:23 AM Reply  
remgeo

Joined on 10/24/2007
Vista, ca
Posts 18
 I was riding a 32x20 on the SS but I destroyed my chainring and they only had a 34 at the LBS so that's what I got. I switched to a downhill chainring because they are much stronger without the added weight. I might switch back to a 32 or just ride more and get stronger.
  5. Mon Mar 09, 2009 4:40 PM Reply  
SingleSpeed

Joined on 10/07/2007
San Diego, ca
Posts 25
 29er - 32:20 - I seem to spin out quite a bit but it sure is nice for the climbs around here.
  6. Thu Mar 12, 2009 9:36 AM Reply  
remgeo

Joined on 10/24/2007
Vista, ca
Posts 18
 32x20 works perfect for the climbs around Southern California. My local ride have a bunch of short and steep climbs.