gearing options for old guys
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gearing options for old guys
I've got a brand spanking new Mercier Kilo TT Pro running 48 x 18. It's a bit to much gear for this 60 year old guy. I've done a little Googling and it appears that going to a 19 cog is as high as I can go.
A couple of questions.
1. Is 19 the largest cog available? If not, where do I find more cog teeth online?
2. Am I going to have to go with a smaller chain ring? If so, where is a good source for Sugino rings online?
I'm not seeing a lot of options with smaller Sugino's except the Messenger.
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A couple of questions.
1. Is 19 the largest cog available? If not, where do I find more cog teeth online?
2. Am I going to have to go with a smaller chain ring? If so, where is a good source for Sugino rings online?
I'm not seeing a lot of options with smaller Sugino's except the Messenger.
Opinions and advice please
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how's the terrain where you'll be riding? I was hesitant at first as well as that was my stock gearing and my commute home has some good climb home and 48/17 turned out ok
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48x18 is about 70 gear inches. A 39 tooth chainring would bring you down to 57 gear inches. That should be low enough. You'll need a 130 BCD (Bolt Circle Diameter) single speed chainring. Try Universal Cycles.
I'm 58 and ride 76 gear inches but I'm standing a lot which I actually enjoy very much.
I'm 58 and ride 76 gear inches but I'm standing a lot which I actually enjoy very much.
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terrain
the terrain is quite variable here in western Washington so lots depends on where I'm headed. I'm not commuting on the bike so routes vary a lot.
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I just finished putting together a 39x18 single speed (spin to win) for the pops. It's real fun.
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