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ScottR
10-22-2009, 07:33 PM
Whats the smallest rear cog I can run on my SS 29er?
carl
10-22-2009, 07:46 PM
several guys run 32x16. why do you ask?
ScottR
10-22-2009, 08:51 PM
32X18 is current. I want to be known as "quadzilla"
ScottR
10-22-2009, 08:53 PM
Actually, Im going to do an adventure race; a mountainbike is required but most of the ride is on a flat road
egordon
10-22-2009, 11:14 PM
32 x 16, or run 36 x 16
ScottR
11-11-2009, 07:54 PM
I did two laps at 32X16 . It was tough; my legs are a little more sore than I'd like them to be. I will switch back to an 18 for epic .
nrsed
11-11-2009, 09:39 PM
I used to run a 15 but it will wear out quickly and you have more of a chance the chain will fall off. I found a 38 chain ring which is big and stiff and then you have more options with the rear cog.
and yes bigger gears make you faster unless you are pushing.