gear ratios

john74

i just wondered what is the usual size of the big cog on your cassette is mines a 32t is this about right or should i be looking at a 34t for major climbing.

Blundell

I have to admit I'm a fan of the 34 teeth big ring on my cassette. Gives a few more options on the really steep granny ring climbs rather than the 32 teeth which just feels too taut on some of the climbs i liem to do.
Unless you're into steep hill riding you would easily get away with 32 teeth as the difference isn't really all that much.
(does that make sense?)

TomR

I'm tempted ot get a 34t ring soon, maybe even smaller. My DMR Trailstar used to be a great allround bike, but now i suffer so much with uphills. I'm running a roady rear cassette so my 38t ring is way too big. I find with ratios its just a suck it and see type thing, get a cheap one of both sixes and see which you prefer.

Sir HC

Freeride bike, 36T single ring on the front 32-11 on the rear.

XC bike, 22-32-42 and 32-11 on the rear.

Rockhopper

I'd always go for an 11 tooth small ring at the back, i find that easy enough to spin out on the flat as it is!

daxion

I run a 24/36t up front and 11/34 rear on my Enduro and a single 36t and 11/34 on my Nitrous. this way I always have the same ratio on both bikes.

Rarely use the granny anyway.

I find the 32t front is too low.

dirtbiker100

personally i've got 26/36 - 11/32 on marin alpine trail. for general XC usage