For a big ride like yours, you have to play the endurance game. Try something lower.
I just did a bit of ptit train du nord and it was a low ratio 2.2. I’ve never ridden that low so it became a bit annoying holding higher speeds, because my cadence was so high to do so. I think I’m going to change gear ever so slightly, closer to 2.3 or 2.4, just for a little bit more top speed but still plenty of spin when you’re cruising for a long time or climbing.
Diora0 on
r/singlespeed 😈
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If you already have a ratio of 2.4-3 that’s probably fine. Depends on your load weight and strength.
Fat_Free on
I just did Montreal-Ottawa both ways on my road bike, rode the shoulder on route 148 most of the way. I stayed about between 52/16 and 52/24 or so and I was averaging 20 km/h doing around 100 km a day. Ratios are kind of ballpark cause i don’t have my cassette with me but that was a comfortable pace, my ass and feet were more sore at the end of the day than my legs
hatdoggggggg on
Im really curious What app are you using?
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I’m worried for you about that section after Montreal where there’s tons of hills.
beretta_vexee on
> What gear ratio should I run while bikepacking this route on my singlespeed?
It depends, have you thought about your stages? How many kilometres and D+ per day? What is the steepest gradient on the route? Will you be very heavy (tent, sleeping bag) or very light ?
Honestly, you probably know better than anyone else on the internet what the most comfortable ratio is for you. Take a slightly lower ratio than usual and adapt the distance according to your ability.
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For a big ride like yours, you have to play the endurance game. Try something lower.
I just did a bit of ptit train du nord and it was a low ratio 2.2. I’ve never ridden that low so it became a bit annoying holding higher speeds, because my cadence was so high to do so. I think I’m going to change gear ever so slightly, closer to 2.3 or 2.4, just for a little bit more top speed but still plenty of spin when you’re cruising for a long time or climbing.
r/singlespeed 😈
r/bikepacking
If you already have a ratio of 2.4-3 that’s probably fine. Depends on your load weight and strength.
I just did Montreal-Ottawa both ways on my road bike, rode the shoulder on route 148 most of the way. I stayed about between 52/16 and 52/24 or so and I was averaging 20 km/h doing around 100 km a day. Ratios are kind of ballpark cause i don’t have my cassette with me but that was a comfortable pace, my ass and feet were more sore at the end of the day than my legs
Im really curious What app are you using?
I’m worried for you about that section after Montreal where there’s tons of hills.
> What gear ratio should I run while bikepacking this route on my singlespeed?
It depends, have you thought about your stages? How many kilometres and D+ per day? What is the steepest gradient on the route? Will you be very heavy (tent, sleeping bag) or very light ?
Honestly, you probably know better than anyone else on the internet what the most comfortable ratio is for you. Take a slightly lower ratio than usual and adapt the distance according to your ability.