Originally Posted by
Rockcreek Rider
I was simply asking if others found a 32X51 gear to be too low to be of use.
Just curious if it was just me or others thought it was crazy low too
It's definitely you. A lot of us included myself have even much lower gearing and it's not a problem. But that lower gearing is never used on the flats or mild hills. It's for grinding up a steep and long hill.
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I already looked into changing the cassette on the full suspension bike. Would have liked a 9X45, but not compatible with my set-up. But I might get a 10X45.
I think 32X51 is lower than I can use but I need to make sure that 32X45 is low enough. I need to do some more riding on the full suspension before making a decision.
Get it out on a trail and you will appreciate that lower gearing.
I guess you haven't really told us...But where are you planning to ride this Full Suspension mountain bike? If it's not on Single Track trails then you bought the wrong tool for the job.