Originally posted by OneTinSloth
oh, quick question for anyone out there: why do people run easy gear ratios on MTB singlespeeds? shouldn't i be able to run a 44/16 on a MTB? i bet it probably has something to do with frame geometry and wheel size...
I can't see anything that would stop me running 44/16 or any other ratio on my MTB. I think that most people have them set up that low so they can still make some pretty steep climbs off road. As for me I have some fairly decent hills on my commute and I went for a ratio such that I can't QUITE get to the top of the steepest (I've only recently stopped being unfit and non-exercising). When I can make that climb I'll try a slightly higher gearing.