Ride Report MiniRR: 1st Ride on the SS

[BikeThePlanet]

So, after converting the El Mariachi to a SS several weeks ago I hadn't gotten a chance to ride it until yesterday. The B* ride got rained out and then I went on vacation. Anyhow, I took the maiden voyage at LCWP. I stayed up on the ridge and rode Bommer out until the end and back, returning on Missing Link and Fenceline. It was a good workout. I had only ridden once in the last month. There were only two climbs I didn't clean, the short steep section right before T&A and on the return right before Water Tank.

It wasn't a dramatic difference from the 1x9, then again I didn't do any big climbs. Maybe it is something about the drivetrain efficiency. I will say this, it does give the upper arms/shoulders a workout. Saturday was a beautiful day to ride.

On a side note, my EBB is squeaking all to hell. I am going to have to see what is up with that.

 

[gigerrider]

SS gotta love it!

 

[BROWNIE]

That's awesome Ryan!, glad to see that you got out of your comfort zone and went SS. Sit, stand, or walk are the 3 speeds of the SS and you will get use to all of them. We'll have to get Tony out and we can all do the Whiting/Luge loop in the next month or so. Enjoy your new ride!

 

[Heyitsdave]

Much less whining than anticipated........

 

[BROWNIE]

Much less whining than anticipated........

I dunno about that... If a tree falls and no one is there to hear, does it make a sound???... Ryan, did you ride with anyone? LOL!!!

 

[kioti]

Sit, stand, or walk are the 3 speeds of the SS and you will get use to all of them. !

Mine actually came with a 4th speed-- STOP! (Seemed to include lots of heavy breathing?) Used that gear a lot in the 1st few weeks..

Good call on not tackling Willow.

 

[Formu1fan]

Mine actually came with a 4th speed-- STOP! (Seemed to include lots of heavy breathing?) Used that gear a lot in the 1st few weeks..

My 4th gear is laying over the handlebars begging for mercy

 

[northshore]

What cogs are you running?