Singlespeeder needs gears:(
Bozabyka
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I have been riding ss for the past few years I love the simplicity.
I need gears to ride with others, I am getting dropped.
Like the idea of 1 x 5 but do not consider this practical due to jumps between cogs. This makes me think I would like 1x9 or 1 x 10. I have built up strength and developed technique so I could ditch the granny ring Currently running 34 16 on a 26er. I do not want to loose the strength I have gained so wary of running much smaller gearing than I already have. Much of my riding involves roads to get between off road routes.
Does a 42 x 11- 25 on a 26er sound ok?
I need gears to ride with others, I am getting dropped.
Like the idea of 1 x 5 but do not consider this practical due to jumps between cogs. This makes me think I would like 1x9 or 1 x 10. I have built up strength and developed technique so I could ditch the granny ring Currently running 34 16 on a 26er. I do not want to loose the strength I have gained so wary of running much smaller gearing than I already have. Much of my riding involves roads to get between off road routes.
Does a 42 x 11- 25 on a 26er sound ok?
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That gearing sounds sensible for what you want, of course you can fit any cassette you like and just index out the lowest gears anyway.
Why not go for an 8 speed cassette, stronger chain and less likely to derail and you can pick up reasonable quality 8 speed bits for not much money.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
