The Biking Thread

[Treeaddict]

Laid down my second fastest 10 mile. These trails are single track dirt with rocks, boulders, and roots. There are quite a few creek crossings as well. There’s also a lot of “granny gear” climbs. Took it real easy as the rocks and roots were wet. Weather sucked though at 89* and 75% humidity. Hard to see through my glasses.

 

[Nutball]

I wish my bike had a great granny gear, it would be useful at times.

 

[Treeaddict]

I wish my bike had a great granny gear, it would be useful at times.

What do you go down to? My bike (most modern mountain bikes) has an 11 gear cassette. Front gear by petals is one fixed gear. “Granny “ is the largest gear in the back. You sit down, lean forward, push hard, and hope you don’t stall!

 

[Nutball]

I think mine's a 20 speed, but I don't know the ratio right now. I'd be happy with a 2/3 and/or 1/2 of 1st gear, but I can do wheelies up to around 7th low or maybe 3rd high.

 

[Knotorious]