53-11 alltheway
10-07-04, 07:28 AM
What ratios you guys use? I'm thinking about buying a track bike to regain some strength I lost to "spinning" too much.
Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - What kind of gearing do you guys use?
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10-07-04, 07:35 AM
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HereNT
10-07-04, 07:42 AM
46x14 or 46x16 mostly. I was running 48X14 for awhile and that was a little tough - not in moving, but in stopping. Funny thing about riding brakeless, you worry about stopping more than starting.
Shouldn't you just stay at 53-11 though? You could even go up from that if you're running true track cogs. Just make sure you have brakes, which would probably mean that you need a converted road bike, not a track bike.
Actually, I don't know of anyone that makes a rear cog that's down to an 11 for a fixie, so you'd probably have to jump up on the front. I think the smallest I've found is the 14, so you'd probably want somewhere around a 54 or 55 up front to get the same gear inches (I'd know for sure, but Sheldon's gear inch calculator isn't working for me right now).
Should I really be feeding this troll?
Shouldn't you just stay at 53-11 though? You could even go up from that if you're running true track cogs. Just make sure you have brakes, which would probably mean that you need a converted road bike, not a track bike.
Actually, I don't know of anyone that makes a rear cog that's down to an 11 for a fixie, so you'd probably have to jump up on the front. I think the smallest I've found is the 14, so you'd probably want somewhere around a 54 or 55 up front to get the same gear inches (I'd know for sure, but Sheldon's gear inch calculator isn't working for me right now).
Should I really be feeding this troll?
pitboss
10-07-04, 07:47 AM
Ammo! I Need More Ammo!
53-11 alltheway
10-07-04, 07:47 AM
Warning Wil Robinson Warning Warning Warning
:lol:
:lol:
H23
10-07-04, 07:51 AM
What ratios you guys use? I'm thinking about buying a track bike to regain some strength I lost to "spinning" too much.
For you I would recommend 39-28 gearing, 650C 35mm wheels, and 165mm cranks.
For you I would recommend 39-28 gearing, 650C 35mm wheels, and 165mm cranks.
econobot
10-07-04, 07:53 AM
60x20, in snow.
cphfxt
10-07-04, 08:48 AM
ooh . i´ve only won a few races: mess. wc in cargo, best coed team, a 360 km road race with 1500 participants, and i still hold the 24 hour solo mtb in my country.. but i am nowhere near your speed - so stick with what you know - 53*11..
i ride 50*18 trackbike- but recommend 48*18, because its cooler..
i ride 50*18 trackbike- but recommend 48*18, because its cooler..
Serbaside
10-07-04, 08:53 AM
*cries*
maybe we should just all make our sigs our gear ratio
maybe we should just all make our sigs our gear ratio
*new*guy
10-07-04, 08:54 AM
drive it home with multiple exclamations!!!
ssmaniac
10-07-04, 09:47 AM
I ride a 48/16 and a 48/14- what you need really depends on what you're after. If you are looking to get your "spin" back I'd recomend a 48/18.
ryan_c
10-07-04, 09:52 AM
How did you lose your strength by spinning if you were riding 53-11 "all the way"? :D
P.S. I read about your affinity for 180 cranks - be prepared to forget about that on a track bike!
P.S. I read about your affinity for 180 cranks - be prepared to forget about that on a track bike!
DMax
10-07-04, 10:32 AM
Damn! How did this guy find the SS/Fix forum?
dirtydan
10-07-04, 11:20 AM
46X17 in the city and love it.....
ImprezaDrvr
10-07-04, 11:24 AM
Don't feed the trolls.
skitbraviking
10-07-04, 11:26 AM
eat more roughage
SD Fixed
10-07-04, 11:57 AM
eat more roughage
So we can @#$#@ out more posters like this guy.
So we can @#$#@ out more posters like this guy.
cicadashell
10-07-04, 08:16 PM
Damn! How did this guy find the SS/Fix forum?
look out, now he's in your woodpile...
i actually kinda dig what 53-11 is doing to the roadie forum. he makes a couple of preposterous claims, and the next thing you know there's dozens of ordinarily sane guys having total conniption fits, trying to prove how wrong he is. i think he's playing that forum like a violin.
i ride 50:17, with 165 mm cranks. but i'm a scrawny m*therf*cker.
look out, now he's in your woodpile...
i actually kinda dig what 53-11 is doing to the roadie forum. he makes a couple of preposterous claims, and the next thing you know there's dozens of ordinarily sane guys having total conniption fits, trying to prove how wrong he is. i think he's playing that forum like a violin.
i ride 50:17, with 165 mm cranks. but i'm a scrawny m*therf*cker.
Thylacine
10-07-04, 08:49 PM
I run a custom Paragon 62t front with an 11t on the back. It's perfect for anything that isn't flat, hilly, windy or bumpy. I'd prolly prefer a 64:10, but I really enjoy the 2.8" DH slicks I run coz they're so fast! I know I could probably hit 50 on the flats if I ran a 2.5, but the 2.8's are just so nice, ya know?
ryan_c
10-07-04, 09:16 PM
Paragon
Actually looked those up - whoah! 60T chainring! (Apologies if everyone already knows about these...)
http://www.bikepro.com/products/cranks/crk_jpg/e2e_paragon_chainring.jpg
Actually looked those up - whoah! 60T chainring! (Apologies if everyone already knows about these...)
http://www.bikepro.com/products/cranks/crk_jpg/e2e_paragon_chainring.jpg
Yuppie
10-07-04, 10:22 PM
if this is a serious thread, I ride a 52/16 on my SS with 170mm crankarms. Chicago is completely flat so it's not a problem. Riding clipless definitely helps.
emayex
10-07-04, 10:33 PM
ive got an 11 tooth cog im gonna be replacing my 16 t with soon. i started with 42x16 and now it is just so easy.....by the time i build any speed im spinning out of control.
shrimpx
10-08-04, 10:29 PM
56/8. I ran 53/11 for a while but my penis looked too small.
ssmaniac
10-09-04, 11:46 AM
56/8. I ran 53/11 for a while but my penis looked too small.
BULL****! That's so insanely tall! There's no way!
BULL****! That's so insanely tall! There's no way!
ultra-g
10-09-04, 11:57 AM
What ratios you guys use? I'm thinking about buying a track bike to regain some strength I lost to "spinning" too much.
Hey I thought you're too cool to ride fixed. You'll probably have to ride on a 42/18 gear ratio because you got chicken legs.
Hey I thought you're too cool to ride fixed. You'll probably have to ride on a 42/18 gear ratio because you got chicken legs.
Mr. Shadow
10-09-04, 01:57 PM
Schwinn Le Tour 42x16t
Lotus Elan 42x16t
Van Dessel Country Road Bob 44x16t
Motobacane Nomade 52x18t
Motobacane Mirage 52x16t
Lotus Elan 42x16t
Van Dessel Country Road Bob 44x16t
Motobacane Nomade 52x18t
Motobacane Mirage 52x16t
2Rodies
10-09-04, 03:41 PM
Bianchi Pista 48x18 pulling 120#'s of Burley and kids.
YoHeartFrijoles
10-09-04, 04:16 PM
I like to run a real high cadence so I push a 42 x 18 with 165's, but according to "Ultra-G" that makes me soft.
55-11 Superman
10-10-04, 02:15 AM
Hey I thought you're too cool to ride fixed. You'll probably have to ride on a 42/18 gear ratio because you got chicken legs.
Hahaha.....I should make riding fixed a stipulation of all trainees entering my Top Gun school of Cycling (makes you strong).
Ultra G, I'm still laughing about the time you gave the road forum an authoritative opinion on what Type of STI shifter lasts longer: Ultegra or Dura Ace?....considering the only time you shift gears is when you shift bikes!! :lol::lol::lol: (langster--->fuji fixed....that's ultra G's gear shift!):lol::lol::lol:
P.S. I'm amazed...it looks like I actually started a legitimate thread this time. LOL.
Hahaha.....I should make riding fixed a stipulation of all trainees entering my Top Gun school of Cycling (makes you strong).
Ultra G, I'm still laughing about the time you gave the road forum an authoritative opinion on what Type of STI shifter lasts longer: Ultegra or Dura Ace?....considering the only time you shift gears is when you shift bikes!! :lol::lol::lol: (langster--->fuji fixed....that's ultra G's gear shift!):lol::lol::lol:
P.S. I'm amazed...it looks like I actually started a legitimate thread this time. LOL.
Bikkhu
10-10-04, 06:12 AM
winter beater - 44-19
Sannino pursuit - 50-16
Sannino pursuit - 50-16
skitbraviking
10-10-04, 01:28 PM
first was 42:14
then was 42:16
then was 48:16
then 44:16
now 44:15 where I plan on staying for a while
then was 42:16
then was 48:16
then 44:16
now 44:15 where I plan on staying for a while
bostontrevor
10-10-04, 02:20 PM
Started out 42:17, then 48:17, then 48:16, now 47:16 (plus the occasional 42:16). ALL STOP.
andrew young
10-14-04, 05:30 PM
my bike,
Carrera road bike conversion, looks like a 80's or 90's model, 'cause the decals look kinda old.
52x18 the same gear ratio I've been running since I got my first fixie in Jan 04', a Schwinn something or another.I Like the higher gear ratio 'cause it's built up my legs so much quicker and I think it will make it harder for non-fixed riding thieves to get away fast and safely, especially without brakes....
Earlier this year some schmuck tried to get away with my bike when i left it in front of French Meadow while I was getting some Joe and this guy was having such a hard time getting it up to speed. I ran up beside him and asked if he was having any trouble trying to get away. He just looked at me, sighed, and said, "I give up, you can have this piece of s**t back!" I did not feel like hitting after he said that 'cause I was laughing so hard on the inside, with a sigh of relief as well. go figure.........
Carrera road bike conversion, looks like a 80's or 90's model, 'cause the decals look kinda old.
52x18 the same gear ratio I've been running since I got my first fixie in Jan 04', a Schwinn something or another.I Like the higher gear ratio 'cause it's built up my legs so much quicker and I think it will make it harder for non-fixed riding thieves to get away fast and safely, especially without brakes....
Earlier this year some schmuck tried to get away with my bike when i left it in front of French Meadow while I was getting some Joe and this guy was having such a hard time getting it up to speed. I ran up beside him and asked if he was having any trouble trying to get away. He just looked at me, sighed, and said, "I give up, you can have this piece of s**t back!" I did not feel like hitting after he said that 'cause I was laughing so hard on the inside, with a sigh of relief as well. go figure.........
WorldWind
10-14-04, 05:43 PM
:LOL:
You all are bringing some joy back into my life.......... Thanks.
You all are bringing some joy back into my life.......... Thanks.
Mr. Shadow
10-14-04, 07:57 PM
Mine range from 42x16t to 52x16t.
I've always loved Chris Boardman's Lotus bikes.
http://www.lunt.demon.co.uk/bike.htm
I've always loved Chris Boardman's Lotus bikes.
http://www.lunt.demon.co.uk/bike.htm
glomarduck
10-14-04, 08:02 PM
big red = 47 x 18
gardin tt = 44 x 16 would go for a bigger ring but it wont fit
gardin tt = 44 x 16 would go for a bigger ring but it wont fit
labratmatt
10-14-04, 08:30 PM
42x15
formulaben
10-15-04, 01:21 AM
BULL****! That's so insanely tall! There's no way!
Anyway, I run 46 x 18.
Anyway, I run 46 x 18.
lucklust
10-15-04, 02:17 AM
**RADIO EDIT**
karmical
10-15-04, 02:43 AM
40 x 13 for the moment
HereNT
10-15-04, 02:46 AM
Uh, you might want to edit that there lucklust. I think maybe there need to be some regular expressions looking for punctuation on the ends of words...
pitboss
10-15-04, 03:38 AM
Since when is 'BULLstuff' allowed on this forum?
Wait a minute...
um, that pretty much IS this subforum
Wait a minute...
um, that pretty much IS this subforum
aekeroo
01-18-05, 06:38 PM
when i bought mine second hand it had a 34-13 setup. id never riden single speed so im trying it now, but i think i'll try something harder soon.
OneTinSloth
01-18-05, 07:08 PM
40/15 on my rainy day bike. (lotus sprint track w/honjo fenders)
46/17 on my fancy pursuit bike that now looks like something out of the 1800s. (van tuyl pursuit, made in holland)
34/17 on my new SS MTB (crappy Ross glenn canyon trials)
38-48/13-25 on my roadie (pin.)
44/16 on my BMX (terrible one)
43/16 on my barbike (monark sportster)
43/18 on my ratbike schwinn
52/16 on my mixtie reserve in illinois (motobecane)
42/16 on the bike i keep at my friend's house in boston. (lotus excelle)
riding fixed on the street is ALL about spinning. you either spin, or you kill your knees.
46/17 on my fancy pursuit bike that now looks like something out of the 1800s. (van tuyl pursuit, made in holland)
34/17 on my new SS MTB (crappy Ross glenn canyon trials)
38-48/13-25 on my roadie (pin.)
44/16 on my BMX (terrible one)
43/16 on my barbike (monark sportster)
43/18 on my ratbike schwinn
52/16 on my mixtie reserve in illinois (motobecane)
42/16 on the bike i keep at my friend's house in boston. (lotus excelle)
riding fixed on the street is ALL about spinning. you either spin, or you kill your knees.
bostontrevor
01-18-05, 07:12 PM
Oh, I'll add that my mtb is now 40:20 (free) or 40:17 (fixed). Spin, monkey, SPIN!
jamey
01-18-05, 07:19 PM
my fixed gear is a 42x16 and when i ride single speed i ride 52x16. 42 doesn't allow me to go as fast as i would like when fixed so i'm thinking about going up to 48...hopefully that will be my happy middle place.
Terror_in_pink
01-18-05, 07:22 PM
43x15 on my keirin frame, which i ride in the city. I guess that's somewhere around 76 Gear Inches.
jinx_removing
01-18-05, 07:25 PM
42 X 16 on the commuter/rain bike
48 X 16 on the soon to belong to someone else Bianchi Pista
Coming soon... 46 X 15 Benotto Track
Can't push the really big gears in Rozzie. Gotta make it up them hills.
48 X 16 on the soon to belong to someone else Bianchi Pista
Coming soon... 46 X 15 Benotto Track
Can't push the really big gears in Rozzie. Gotta make it up them hills.
ImMilesDavis
01-18-05, 08:37 PM
I would go with the 53t/1t. Everyone will be impressed to see you on that set up!
hernt!
hernt!
adamkell
01-18-05, 08:47 PM
just switched chainrings on my yamaguchi pursuit from 45 to 50;
50x16.
50x16.