I was just wondering if anyone has ever attempted to race XC with a light single speed?
Strumpetto New Member Jul 13, 2007 108 2 0 Aug 1, 2007 #1 I was just wondering if anyone has ever attempted to race XC with a light single speed?
TBF New Member Dec 21, 2005 10 0 0 Aug 13, 2007 #2 Strumpetto said: I was just wondering if anyone has ever attempted to race XC with a light single speed? Click to expand... I have. 34X18 setup on a 50K point to point race. I got smoked on the road sections, but was super fast and efficient on the singletrack and climbs. Gearing depends on the race course you intend to ride. For my 29er SS I use a 33X20 gearing which works fine for most of the trails I ride.
Strumpetto said: I was just wondering if anyone has ever attempted to race XC with a light single speed? Click to expand... I have. 34X18 setup on a 50K point to point race. I got smoked on the road sections, but was super fast and efficient on the singletrack and climbs. Gearing depends on the race course you intend to ride. For my 29er SS I use a 33X20 gearing which works fine for most of the trails I ride.