|   Is 32/18 to low for gearing... | Jrm
Mar 27, 2003 8:56 AM | | for a newbie using the bike mostly for dirt and messing around? |
| UUUHHHHH NO!!!!!! (nm) | HUGH
Mar 27, 2003 9:09 AM | | |
| heck, I ran 32:19 last night | slowSSer
Mar 27, 2003 9:43 AM | | great for the steeps, sucks even more on the flats.
but, made up for it with the sweet buzz of a brand-spankin-new king hub.
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| use what ever you want, there are no rules | striker
Mar 27, 2003 9:57 AM | | 32/16 is popular and fast
32/18 if you need a little
32/20 is for hills
No rules |
| use what ever you want - how to change when you want to? | AK
Mar 27, 2003 3:34 PM | | I currently run the standard 32/16 on my SS. Say I want to swap it out for a hilly trail and run 32/18. How hard is it change the rear cog and what's the basic technique? Muchas gracias!! |
| pretty easy if you have the tools | troy
Mar 27, 2003 4:01 PM | | All you need is a chain whip and the lockring removal tool (not sure of the exact name but it's basically a socket that fits the lockring). Just unscrew the lockring slide off the cog (and spacers if any) and replace with the one you want. You may need to adjust your chain length depending on how big of a change you make and whether or not your using horizontal drop outs or a tensionier.
Go to park tools website for details on the procedure and tools you'll need. It's really easy. |
| pretty easy if you have the tools | AK
Mar 27, 2003 4:17 PM | | Sweet. Thanks for the info Troy!! |
| Freewwheel or cassette? | shiggy
Mar 27, 2003 6:06 PM | | You need a freewheel removal tool, a big wrench or bench vise, extra chain links, new bigger FW, antiseize and a chain tool.
Remove FW. Install new FW with plenty of antiseize. Add chainlinks as needed. Adjust chain tension. Readjust brakes if needed. |
| spaking of antiseize, anybody EVER got a FW seized solid? | weather
Mar 27, 2003 7:32 PM | | nm |
| Not permanently | shiggy©®
Mar 28, 2003 12:01 AM | | Many times they have locked up because of water/mud/gunk. Dripped lube into them and spin the cranks backwards to free it. Keep up the oil drip and they work fine for a couple of weeks. |
| er...i mean seized solid ONTO the hub. | weather
Mar 28, 2003 3:25 PM | | like to the point you can't remove it with FW tool. |
| Not SS FWs...7sp FWs, yes | shiggy
Mar 28, 2003 4:20 PM | | had to disassemble the FW, grind some flats on the body, clamp it in a bench vice and have two people turn the wheel to break it loose. Almost collapsed the wheel. |
| 32/18 , Vancouver BC. Works for me. Run what works for you. nm | hu-man
Mar 27, 2003 8:00 PM | | nm |
| Vancouver area rider as well.... | hurricane
Mar 28, 2003 8:42 AM | | Actually, live in Port Coquitlam. Just curious, where do you ride your ss?
I've been riding on Eagle Mtn, Bby Mtn, around Buntzen Lake, some of the lower trails on Burke.
Edit: Oh yeah, since this topic is about gearing, I'm running 32x17 on my conversion with a 22 bail-out gear. |
| yeah! | Pedsrfski
Mar 28, 2003 8:44 PM | | hi! |
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