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Sparrow - Single Speed 29er Gearing
Started this discussion. Last reply by Brent Noble Mar 4, 2010. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Hi guys, I only get to the Capital once or twice a year so I mainly ride Stromlo or Majura and I'm looking forward to riding Sparrow Hill in a 4 man single speed Mont team. Can anybody give me a…Continue
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Paul replied to Snakehips's discussion 'Morgo's new ride.'
"Norman - at least we won't miss you on the trails.
Nice ride, but arn't you pushing the weight limit on the Arch rims!"
Paul replied to blondie's discussion 'please agree with me...or offer advice!' in the group 29er club
"Blondie, I switch regularly between my SS 29'er hardtail (sub 10kg) and "The Tractor" a 9 speed 29'er dually, so here are my thoughts: HTFU.
The dually is heavier and walloier (I know there is no such…"
Paul replied to Brendan Carr's discussion 'Mont berm teams'
"Hey Blondie, you are a girl and yes by then you will be 20 (with 20 years experience) - get Morgan to sign you up, you can be on two teams (twice the socialising) and all you need to do is 1 lap with Morgan's mod for them to qualify as mixed?"
Paul replied to Brendan Carr's discussion 'Mont berm teams'
"Hey Blondie,
Morgan's team name is "I like it in the Berm"
And his new site slogan "The Berm, where MTB'ers come and play""
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A Berm flag would be a good idea - that way we Sydney riders could say hello as we pass during the race (he, he, he)."
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"Morgan, - you sound like a rat trying to desert the sinking ship, also the "fast" they were referring to was on the bike and not referring to your morals.
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I have used CRC 5 times last year with only a few problems (a carbon stem arrived all scratched and a missing item) and both times replaced them after I did the necessary paperwork - CRC prices are good…"
Brent Noble replied to Paul's discussion 'Sparrow - Single Speed 29er Gearing'
"Yep, I'll vouch for you. Although I don't think any "normal" person would be able to do it as easily as you seem to..."
Tim Grosvenor replied to Paul's discussion 'Sparrow - Single Speed 29er Gearing'
"Did a 4hr enduro up Stromlo some months ago, did 3 laps on it ;-)
Hey Brent, you can vouch for my insanity...
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Mike Bessenger replied to Paul's discussion 'Sparrow - Single Speed 29er Gearing'
"42x18 up stromlo. I'd like to see that....."
Tim Grosvenor replied to Paul's discussion 'Sparrow - Single Speed 29er Gearing'
"Sparrow is totally do-able on a 32x19. I currently run a 42x18 on my 26" single and have no issues with the "hills" out at Sparrow, it's pretty flat out there. Although I do push the same ratio up Stromlo so Sparrow feels like a…"
Paul replied to Paul's discussion 'Sparrow - Single Speed 29er Gearing'
"I hope karma catches up with the Monkey thief - I have one myself (now a commuter). It's a good, honest and well behaved beast.
It sounds like 19 on the back is the go - I'll make the changes and take it for a test ride."
Nick Evans replied to Paul's discussion 'Sparrow - Single Speed 29er Gearing'
"Hi Paul,
I ran 32x19 on my Surly Karate Monkey (before it was stolen :'( ) on Sparrow Hill, and it flew. I highly recommend that ratio. I used 32x18 for a while before, but found that 32x19 gave me just that touch better acceleration."
Drew replied to Paul's discussion 'Sparrow - Single Speed 29er Gearing'
"Even when I was unfit last year and running a rigid Miyata SS from 1990 (complete with Canti's) Sparrow was do-able on 32-17.
What ever will give you the ability to pass most easily on the climbs is what I'd suggest. You know how it is…"
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