 Topic Name: Single Speed Gearing for the CTR ???
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on: July 10, 2009, 04:36:23 PM
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vasa
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Greetings,
I'm looking for information on single-speed gearing suitable for the CTR. I've used a 36x22 set-up with some success in the Sierra, but I would really appreciate advice on what successful single speed racers have used on the CTR. Cheers, Karl
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Topic Name: Single Speed Gearing for the CTR ???
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Reply #1 on: July 10, 2009, 06:06:29 PM
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Pivvay
Riding and exploring
Location: Westminster, CO
Posts: 681
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« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2009, 06:06:29 PM » |
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Only 2 people have successfully SS'd the CTR. I believe but am not 100% that Shelman used 32x22 on a 29er. I used a 34x20 on a 26er and frankly wouldn't have minded easier.  How loaded are you, what size wheel and how fast do you think you can go? |
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-Chris Plesko
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Topic Name: Single Speed Gearing for the CTR ???
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Reply #2 on: July 11, 2009, 07:05:58 AM
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Slowerthensnot
Have fun and go far
Location: Idledale, CO
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« Reply #2 on: July 11, 2009, 07:05:58 AM » |
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I'll be running pretty heavy gear wise.... running 45c tires and most likly i'll be rocking 34x20,21
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Topic Name: Single Speed Gearing for the CTR ???
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Reply #3 on: July 11, 2009, 09:45:52 AM
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sherpaxc
Location: Austin, TX
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« Reply #3 on: July 11, 2009, 09:45:52 AM » |
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I was crap last year on the CTR, mainly due to my knees pooping out on me. I was running a 32x22 and it was a good gear for me on a 29er.
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Topic Name: Single Speed Gearing for the CTR ???
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Reply #4 on: July 11, 2009, 06:49:34 PM
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Pivvay
Riding and exploring
Location: Westminster, CO
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« Reply #4 on: July 11, 2009, 06:49:34 PM » |
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I'll be running pretty heavy gear wise.... running 45c tires and most likly i'll be rocking 34x20,21
Dave you are crazy. The CTR needs big rubber, esp up front. Seriously! |
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Topic Name: Single Speed Gearing for the CTR ???
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Reply #5 on: July 12, 2009, 11:50:37 AM
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Kevin Montgomery
Location: San Francisco
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« Reply #5 on: July 12, 2009, 11:50:37 AM » |
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RE: 45c tires
I've only ridden a 10-12 mile segment of the CTR before and all I can say is: "That's nuts!"
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Topic Name: Single Speed Gearing for the CTR ???
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Reply #6 on: July 12, 2009, 03:41:40 PM
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vasa
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« Reply #6 on: July 12, 2009, 03:41:40 PM » |
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Thanks for the good advice... I'm riding a 29er and I am not carrying much gear (fastpacking load of about 6 lbs of gear), but I am 6'7" and 198 lbs (read strong but not advantaged when it comes to strength to weight ratio on climbs). I think I'll shift to a 32 tooth chainring with the 22 tooth white industries freewheel just to prevent any tendonitis, etc. Thanks, Karl
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Topic Name: Single Speed Gearing for the CTR ???
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Reply #7 on: July 14, 2009, 11:52:07 AM
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Stefan_G
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« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2009, 11:52:07 AM » |
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I'm no SSer, but all I can say is that I'm psyched to have a 20T granny ring on the front this go around! It's good to have a low base-weight, but don't forget to add in how many pounds of food you'll need to get from B.V. to Silverton. That extra weight, the hardest riding of the course, plus a couple huge days in the legs already... Might gear just a tad lower than you originally intend. There are only a few places (in the detours) where you will be frustratingly spun out on a SS, otherwise, the CTR is mostly steeply up and steeply down.
And as for the skinny tires, I'll be running a super narrow Rampage (only 2.35") up front on my 29er. More fun on this kind of terrain:
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Topic Name: Single Speed Gearing for the CTR ???
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Reply #8 on: July 15, 2009, 12:35:35 PM
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wookieone
Location: Gunnison, Colorado
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« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2009, 12:35:35 PM » |
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I'll be running either a 32-21 or 32-22, 32-21 is my normal gearing, one tooth more for the CLIMBS....peace Jefe
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