29er Gearing Different?
06-20-10, 10:02 AM
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29er Gearing Different?
As I posted on a couple of other threads, I just ordered a new 29er.
It would make sense to me that bikes with 29" wheels would need shorter gearing to compensate for the larger wheel/tire diameter...but I haven't seen this advertised on any OEM websites.
Can someone enlighten me?
Thanks,
John
It would make sense to me that bikes with 29" wheels would need shorter gearing to compensate for the larger wheel/tire diameter...but I haven't seen this advertised on any OEM websites.
Can someone enlighten me?
Thanks,
John
06-20-10, 02:32 PM
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This is technically true, but in practice the range of gears available on a normal drivetrain contains the desired range for most people's purposes on 29ers. There are, however, cranksets available for people who need a lower granny ring(20 tooth, I believe).
06-20-10, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by frankenmike
This is technically true, but in practice the range of gears available on a normal drivetrain contains the desired range for most people's purposes on 29ers. There are, however, cranksets available for people who need a lower granny ring(20 tooth, I believe).
So, for example, a Specialized Hardrock 29r should have the same gearset as a 26?
06-20-10, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by slow hand
I see.
So, for example, a Specialized Hardrock 29r should have the same gearset as a 26?
So, for example, a Specialized Hardrock 29r should have the same gearset as a 26?
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For 2010, Shimano makes a 9spd Deore-ish level cassette in an 11-36t in order to get you some equalization. I think it's the HG61.
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Gary Fisher specs that 36-tooth (12-36, I believe) cassette on their Rumblefish.
06-24-10, 06:41 AM
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I figured somebody must.
But I like the idea of taller gearing here in the flatlands of Memphis, where we don't have big hills.
But I like the idea of taller gearing here in the flatlands of Memphis, where we don't have big hills.
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According to the rigid 29er retro-grouches...the same gearing is desired b/c the rigid 29er is so much faster than a 26" royde.
06-24-10, 06:26 PM
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Yeah, I think it could be an advantage in fast XC stuff like what we have in the flatlands of Memphis.
Not to mention street riding (I realize it's sacrilege to mention riding a MTB on the street, but it does happen....
Not to mention street riding (I realize it's sacrilege to mention riding a MTB on the street, but it does happen....
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Nah. If for some reason you can only get one bike (like me - for space and funds constraints), a MTB is definitely the way to go.
