Gearing - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T08:51:28Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/group/clydsedalepride/forum/topics/gearing?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A131310&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThat sounds good try it out.…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-08-30:1198434:Comment:1315512012-08-30T02:22:31.015ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
That sounds good try it out. With a 36 you might spin it out in the flats and down hills though. Or it may be the perfect gearing...keep us posted.
That sounds good try it out. With a 36 you might spin it out in the flats and down hills though. Or it may be the perfect gearing...keep us posted. Hey Jesse,
Fitness is decent…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-08-30:1198434:Comment:1313102012-08-30T00:21:16.176ZJeff Murrayhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JeffMurray
<p>Hey Jesse,</p>
<p>Fitness is decent and improving. I am in week 4 of the Carmichael TCC program. I have a 36t small ring that I think I will use and replace the 46t with a bash guard and chain keeper. I have a 11-26 on the rear so I am thinking replacing it with 11-32 for more climbing ability.</p>
<p>Hey Jesse,</p>
<p>Fitness is decent and improving. I am in week 4 of the Carmichael TCC program. I have a 36t small ring that I think I will use and replace the 46t with a bash guard and chain keeper. I have a 11-26 on the rear so I am thinking replacing it with 11-32 for more climbing ability.</p> I added a photo to give you a…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-08-29:1198434:Comment:1313072012-08-29T17:46:04.488ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p>I added a photo to give you an idea of what I had to do to accommodate a FD mount.</p>
<p>I added a photo to give you an idea of what I had to do to accommodate a FD mount.</p> What is your fitness level? …tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-08-29:1198434:Comment:1314232012-08-29T17:20:41.150ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<p>What is your fitness level? When running a double are you often in the small c ring, and if so what size is it? I ask because personally, I tried a 42 but couldn't turn it over in the muck and grass like I thought I could. When riding i found myself mostly in the small ring (36) with a 12-26 cassette. I split the difference and opted for a 39 or 38t chain ring and, again personally, it suited me and my fitness. Try racing on the double for a few races and then re evaluate your gearing…</p>
<p>What is your fitness level? When running a double are you often in the small c ring, and if so what size is it? I ask because personally, I tried a 42 but couldn't turn it over in the muck and grass like I thought I could. When riding i found myself mostly in the small ring (36) with a 12-26 cassette. I split the difference and opted for a 39 or 38t chain ring and, again personally, it suited me and my fitness. Try racing on the double for a few races and then re evaluate your gearing options, and remember, if you go to a single ring set up: 1. you will need to shorten your chain, 2. Get an outer (and inner ) ring guide like the one from <a href="http://www.bbgbashguard.com/Cyclocross.html" target="_blank">BBG</a> or <a href="http://salsacycles.com/components/crossing_guards" target="_blank">Salsa</a> and 3. If you can't run a double guard set up get the <a href="http://n-gear.com/whatis.html" target="_blank">Jump Stop by N-Gear</a> for inner guard. Let us know what you come up with!</p>