SE Draft lite gear swap
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SE Draft lite gear swap
Just bought a Se Draft lite (2014) on the cheep. Wanting to convert for bike polo use. Any gear ratio recommendations?
Its a 52 frame with 700c wheels.
Currently has a Euro Cartridge BB crank set, 42T
and a 16T free wheel.
Need much lower then this.
Any ideas?
Cheers
Its a 52 frame with 700c wheels.
Currently has a Euro Cartridge BB crank set, 42T
and a 16T free wheel.
Need much lower then this.
Any ideas?
Cheers
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While I have no firsthand experience with bike polo, I do find it to be an especially compelling pastime (far more than racing, which many around here seem to be preoccupied with) and will be soon moving to a city where this particular activity is cherished.
In doing some research, some of which seemed authoritative to me, a good ratio seems to be around 1.6 or 1.7, 36/22 or 35/21.
While I have no firsthand experience with bike polo, I do find it to be an especially compelling pastime (far more than racing, which many around here seem to be preoccupied with) and will be soon moving to a city where this particular activity is cherished.
In doing some research, some of which seemed authoritative to me, a good ratio seems to be around 1.6 or 1.7, 36/22 or 35/21.
Last edited by ethet; 04-10-16 at 05:08 PM. Reason: this and that
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(Unanswered threads cause me discomfort.)
While I have no firsthand experience with bike polo, I do find it to be an especially compelling pastime (far more than racing, which many around here seem to be preoccupied with) and will be soon moving to a city where this particular activity is cherished.
In doing some research, some of which seemed authoritative to me, a good ratio seems to be around 1.6 or 1.7, 36/22 or 35/21.
While I have no firsthand experience with bike polo, I do find it to be an especially compelling pastime (far more than racing, which many around here seem to be preoccupied with) and will be soon moving to a city where this particular activity is cherished.
In doing some research, some of which seemed authoritative to me, a good ratio seems to be around 1.6 or 1.7, 36/22 or 35/21.
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From: Tideland
Bikes: Keirin and a Steamroller
Unless you want a new crankset (scour that site for polo stuff), you'll want to track down a 23T freewheel to match a 38 tooth chainring (which are available).
Unless I'm wrong.
Edit: I have been listening to 'Walk Among Us' on repeat all night, and have come to the improper conclusion that all problems can be solved by brute force.
Last edited by ethet; 04-10-16 at 08:55 PM. Reason: Misfits
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