Gear Ratio for 29er Single Speed at El Morro

[HBeric]

What is the most common gear ratio to run on a 29er single speed at El Morro? I plan on riding my usual loop there, which includes climbs up East Cut Across and out of Old Emerald. I am hoping to find a setup where I am not spinning out too much on the flats, but am also to climb the hills without too much hike-a-bike. I currently run a 32/18 setup for the Fully Loop and could almost go 32/17, but I know these combinations are probably too tall for El Morro.

[FlynRide]

The best ratio for a SS at El Moro is a multi-ratio set up. I recommend XX 2x10!!

[TheJohnG]

I'm trying to picture the flats.

[CalEpic]

I joke that for SS at El Moro, any combo is the wrong one. FWIW, I run 32/20

[MohammedInABearSuit]

What is the most common gear ratio to run on a 29er single speed at El Morro? I plan on riding my usual loop there, which includes climbs up East Cut Across and out of Old Emerald. I am hoping to find a setup where I am not spinning out too much on the flats, but am also to climb the hills without too much hike-a-bike. I currently run a 32/18 setup for the Fully Loop and could almost go 32/17, but I know these combinations are probably too tall for El Morro.

34 x 22 is a nice ratio for El Moro.

[Pho'dUp]

32:21
I have fully loop gearing envy.

[onlyontwo]

32:20 works great for me. I would get spun out too quickly at Fully though.

Cheers,
Andy

[singlespeedrider]

32:22 but i am a wuss and like long rides in the Santa Ana's so the easier gear is nice after a mile or 20

[Wait4me]

It is really a matter of pick your poison Eric . With the gear ratio you have you will only have to hike a bike up Old Emerald.
32/18 ratio gives you a 48.0
32/20 ratio gives you a 43.2 - much easier to escape Old Emerald
34/22 ratio gives you a 41.7 - even easier to escape
32/21 ratio gives you a 41.1 - easiest of all but very high cadence .

I think I would try the 32/20 and you will not have to suffer much except the start out of Emerald.

[HUGH]

Just stick with what you have. Its a single speed. Set it and forget it! I have been running the same gear ratio Since 2001 and have never changed it due to the place I'm riding. Learn to spin as well as mash.

HUGH

[hoya00]

I'd vote for 32 x 20 for a 29er. Been using that combo for years. Works very well in El Morro, and is great for Whiting Ranch/Old Camp/Luge also.

Make sure you're using a wide enough bar for leverage...