robland on "Singlespeed question"
What front and rear chainring setup do people use on a mtb which will be used for off road
View Articleajantom on "Singlespeed question"
32:16 on a 26er 33:19 on my 29+*edit* Is this what you meant? Just reread your post and it's a bit ambiguous.Setup is a single ring on any old crankset, and a wide based sprocket with spacers on a...
View Articlereluctantwrinkly on "Singlespeed question"
32/16 seems to be the default ratio on a 26" wheel and it's what I use. Seems a ridiculous ratio on road but when you hit the rougher stuff it makes perfect sense and feels right. Stronger legged...
View Articletuboflard on "Singlespeed question"
Classic 32/16 on a 29+ rigid bike. A lot will depend on where you ride though for obvious reasons.
View Articlenoltae on "Singlespeed question"
I like a bit more chain wrap - 20t on rear - 35t front (29er)
View Articlecfinnimore on "Singlespeed question"
32:16 then 32:14 for a challenge. I'm on 36:16 which hurts.
View Articlefin25 on "Singlespeed question"
32-18 on my 29er, just use a deore crankset from the parts bin with a singlespeed chainring on it. Most important part is the wide based sprocket on the back, stops the sprocket eating the free hub.
View Articlerobland on "Singlespeed question"
Thanks for the advice I've decided to go 32 16 I'll let you know tomorrow how it went .
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