Sustained climbing on fixed- what gradient is doable?
12-09-11 | 07:09 PM
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Sustained climbing on fixed- what gradient is doable?
I got a Kona Paddy Wagon a few weeks ago with 42/16. My first fixed gear. I am still getting the hang of it, but want to try and do some longer climbs on it.
I have made some short pitches of about 10%-12% with some grunting efforts.
What gradients should I expect to be able to do for distance?
(I know there are tons of variables, but just throwing it out there)
I have made some short pitches of about 10%-12% with some grunting efforts.
What gradients should I expect to be able to do for distance?
(I know there are tons of variables, but just throwing it out there)
12-09-11 | 07:32 PM
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12-09-11 | 07:38 PM
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12-10-11 | 12:34 AM
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I got a Kona Paddy Wagon a few weeks ago with 42/16. My first fixed gear. I am still getting the hang of it, but want to try and do some longer climbs on it.
I have made some short pitches of about 10%-12% with some grunting efforts.
What gradients should I expect to be able to do for distance?
(I know there are tons of variables, but just throwing it out there)
I have made some short pitches of about 10%-12% with some grunting efforts.
What gradients should I expect to be able to do for distance?
(I know there are tons of variables, but just throwing it out there)
Honestly speaking, you need to test out what works for you, if you can push a 42/16 on a 7% avg. with some 8-10% ramps, then you are definitely fit enough to ride then there you go.
