When I first rode single speed, I started with 46/17. As I aged, I went down to 42/17, then 38/17. I don't mind coasting on the downhills, and the lower ratio is easier on my knees. I have a White Industries freewheel, pricey but serviceable and durable. The chainrings were far less expensive to replace. Tom in Alexandria, VA
On Sunday, October 5, 2025 at 10:40:32 PM UTC-4 [email protected] wrote: > I am toying with the idea of making one of my bikes a SS. I fount an > eccentric eno hub for a great deal and thus I will be on the hunt for a > freewheel soon. I'd rather be able to climb a hill than pedal down one. I'm > decently strong. I don't pay attention much at all to what gear I'm in on > my 3x9 bikes, but I could start. > > What gear ratios do y'all run, or tried, and why? > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/rbw-owners-bunch/c1af1530-de39-4c7b-9e97-f13b798ff109n%40googlegroups.com.
