thinking about getting myself into SS

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  1. Rockinthecasbah

    Rockinthecasbah A.D.D. Unleased

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    32-19 when my knees/feet/entire body hurts i'll drop it to a 20
     
    Rockinthecasbah, Sep 17, 2011
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    well these is good info, I'm riding with 32:18 but reading it looks like I will go 32:20 later
     
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    I'm also new to SS world and I'm currently setup to 32-20. I tried the 32-18 and I'm having a tough time on climbs.
     
    SPONKOY, Nov 22, 2011
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    Sponkoy and how does it feel with the 32-20


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    I ride with a 32X21 on my Bianchi 29er ss. You spin out alittle bit on the flats, and pushes you on the climbs.
     
    smichaels, Nov 22, 2011
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  6. wartorn

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    this thread has lots of great info and would make a good sticky.

    im looking forward to trying out my hand-me-down SS. :D
     
    wartorn, Jul 17, 2012
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  7. blindman_22

    blindman_22 HAB Crew President

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    just a warning. ssing is very addicting. your other bike will be neglected.
     
    blindman_22, Jul 17, 2012
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  8. badgas

    badgas I like dirt

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    What other bike ?

    :lol:
     
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  9. digitaldouble

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    I am a SS beginner too.
    (Highly recommending the 2012 Hydro-Alum. Niner One9)

    I noticed that recovery time is longer...
    usually I can't feel any muscle soreness after riding my Geared bike.
    But after riding my SS on some steep trails it takes 2-3 days for the (dull) muscle pain to go away.
    Usually 8-10 milesloop with 1500-2000 ft climbs.
    Pretty demanding on the leg muscles and Lungs/Heart systems.
    Reminding me of when I just started geared biking, hopefully in a couple of months I will be even fitter.
     
    digitaldouble, Jul 17, 2012
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  10. wartorn

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    well this one is geared at 32:16 which is probably a bit too steep for me.

    im sure ill still use my geared ride for stuff like turnbull and marshall... right?
     
    wartorn, Jul 17, 2012
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  11. zioncoming79

    zioncoming79 Old Man Dead

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    26"-eh, kinda
    29"-yes
     
    zioncoming79, Jul 17, 2012
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  12. blindman_22

    blindman_22 HAB Crew President

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    That's what I'm doing now while I build up more climbing strength.

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    blindman_22, Jul 17, 2012
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    proraptor The Bikes & Brew Crew

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    32-18 for me on my 26er, had it from the beginning. On the flats I wish I had a 16 but on the climbs 18 feels good
     
    proraptor, Jul 18, 2012
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  14. blindman_22

    blindman_22 HAB Crew President

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    running 32-18 26er since day one. been fine for the trails i ride so far.
     
    blindman_22, Jul 18, 2012
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    so did a test run on the fully loop last night. i was able to do most of the ride without walking, but there were a few trouble spots.

    1 - got a few strokes away from clearing the hill at the end of hiltscher.
    2 - can only get half way up the steep start of nora. i can mash up the rest, but those first few yards are just killer.
    3 - can only get about half way up the extra credit at the dam.

    but riding that SS is pretty rad. my body just feels more in tune with the bike. maybe its because i dont have to think about shifting, just riding.

    must. get. stronger.
     
    wartorn, Jul 18, 2012
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  16. zman

    zman WTF ?

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    I have a set of 29 stans crest with red hope hubs SS I'm thinking of letting go
    350.00

    I ran 36 /16 no walking at the loop
     
    zman, Jul 18, 2012
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  17. dirtvert

    dirtvert Whine on!

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    If you get a little kinder gear ratio you'll be able to ride it on everything. It gets easier!
     
    dirtvert, Jul 18, 2012
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  18. wartorn

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    how much kinder? that climb up marshall is so long and brutal.
     
    wartorn, Jul 18, 2012
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  19. blindman_22

    blindman_22 HAB Crew President

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    not sure how strong you are, but i'm pretty sure i couldn't climb marshall on my 32-18 without a lot of HAB
     
    blindman_22, Jul 18, 2012
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  20. dirtvert

    dirtvert Whine on!

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    That kinda depends on you!

    I'm old and of mediocre ability, but 32-20 on my Tranny (26er) gets me up Willow, San Juan, and Noble with no problem.
     
    dirtvert, Jul 18, 2012
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