gear ratio

[Alexi]

hey you ss crossers what do you guys (girls?) run for a gear ratio?

[islenska]

a good rule of thumb is a 2:1 ratio...like 34:17.

[ZenNMotion]

It'g going to depend on the course and the conditions, so you'll probably want to have 2-3 options. Check this out-
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/singlecross.html

[jo5iah]

I'm about to build a 42-18. I'm going to use that for baseline, and adjust as I need. Really, I'm just using what's around the basement. I think 39-18 is probably in my future, but I wanted to try out the 42t biopace ring...

[climbo]

i ran a 38x18 most of the time, a 38x20 for hillier courses, the 18 can get pretty rough after 45 minutes when you hit those steep climbing sections, spinning faster is always an option with the 20.

[gonesh9]

I've got a 46X20 that I use on the fireroads, which seems a little bit steep for the bigger climbs but perfect for flatter areas and more moderate climbs.

[Rafal]

I run 36x17. It can be tuff for a singletrack with steep uphills but for all around reoad/offroad it's very nice.

[Alexi]

ha so i decided to run 52 18 (what i had from my track bike) the other day, damn my legs hurt. had to run up most hills. but was a blast.