Re: XC champs/ Singlespeed gearing

Mike Ripley

2010-08-13

The eternal question....put it up for debate

OBRA

1 mile and change climb......20-25....even 29% at a corner for 10 feet

then downhill fast and flowing singletrack 50% to flat for .75 to rolling
before the big climb

I personally say if you can run the part you cant climb go big.......thats
if you can run or go 2-1

> Hey Mike,
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> I'm wondering about SS gearing for this course. What would you recommend?
> Do I want a harder gear so I can pedal faster on the flats and suffer on the
> climb or do I want a easier gear so I can climb better and spin like crazy
> on the flats?
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Mike Ripley
Mudslinger Events
OBRA MTB Rep
PO BOX 87
Monroe, OR. 97456