Just curious, what does N +1 = now?
Curious do you run 4 water bottles for the Rando because you want to stop less time at checkpoints?
Curious do you run 4 water bottles for the Rando because you want to stop less time at checkpoints?
What gearing do you run for these long events? Anything outrageous or you have enough spread in the 1x setup to be OK?
Speaking of which...I used to pedal standing up all the time when I was a kid (that is up to 30sh, when I stopped riding a bike). I seem to have un-learned that technique now, I really have a hard time doing it, feels really uncomfortable and weird...same with riding without holding the handlebars, still can do it but barely...is it just a question of practice? I though riding a bike was like...riding a bike!?!? WTF!I'm running a 46t up front with a 10-36 cassette. It works well for me. The top speed on flat is about 35mph at 100rpm in the 46x10. That's plenty fast. And I climb standing almost 100% of the time so I don't miss the low end much.
Yes, practice. If standing up and pedaling feels weird, try it in a harder gear and make sure your weight is in front of your saddle. I can’t relate but I have some people who just look awkward when pedaling standing up.Speaking of which...I used to pedal standing up all the time when I was a kid (that is up to 30sh, when I stopped riding a bike). I seem to have un-learned that technique now, I really have a hard time doing it, feels really uncomfortable and weird...same with riding without holding the handlebars, still can do it but barely...is it just a question of practice? I though riding a bike was like...riding a bike!?!? WTF!
You don't stand when pedaling your SS up a hill?Speaking of which...I used to pedal standing up all the time when I was a kid (that is up to 30sh, when I stopped riding a bike). I seem to have un-learned that technique now, I really have a hard time doing it, feels really uncomfortable and weird...same with riding without holding the handlebars, still can do it but barely...is it just a question of practice? I though riding a bike was like...riding a bike!?!? WTF!
The SS might just be a garage queen.You don't stand when pedaling your SS up a hill?
The SS might just be a garage queen.
Agree. it’s more about being in a slightly harder gear and using Bodyweight on the downside of the pedal stroke. I know with MTB there’s also the terrain and grip differences to road climbing but in general getting the weight more forward will also help.Yes, practice. If standing up and pedaling feels weird, try it in a harder gear and make sure your weight is in front of your saddle. I can’t relate but I have some people who just look awkward when pedaling standing up.
Wonder how much bike geo plays into thisSpeaking of which...I used to pedal standing up all the time when I was a kid (that is up to 30sh, when I stopped riding a bike). I seem to have un-learned that technique now, I really have a hard time doing it, feels really uncomfortable and weird...same with riding without holding the handlebars, still can do it but barely...is it just a question of practice? I though riding a bike was like...riding a bike!?!? WTF!
1. sitThere is also the third SS position which i use when climbing.
Possible. However, I find I sit and spin more on my FS, than on the geared HT. With the rigid SS, see reply to @Patrick . All 3 are similar in geometry. I can lockout all suspension on both and make them full rigid, then it's like riding the SS.Wonder how much bike geo plays into this
I find it that it feels more natural to stand up and pedal on my XC bike more so than on my trail bike.
1. sit
2. stand
or
3. WALK
Possible. However, I find I sit and spin more on my FS, than on the geared HT. With the rigid SS, see reply to @Patrick . All 3 are similar in geometry. I can lockout all suspension on both and make them full rigid, then it's like riding the SS.
The uk version is reversedThis is reverse as 1st gear refers to the easiest, which in SS terms is Walking. 3rd gear would be Sitting.
I do but it feels really weird when I do, and I tend to ride easier trails when on the SS.You don't stand when pedaling your SS up a hill?
all of my bikes are garage queens, who do you think you are talking about? Amateur comedians, sheesh!The SS might just be a garage queen.
Almost, 28x16 (16 in the front )He runs 1:1 on the SS so he can stay seated at all times.
I knew this one but I can't think of it right now.There is also the third SS position which i use when climbing.
Only SS I own is the white El Mar, so old geometry.Wonder how much bike geo plays into this
I find it that it feels more natural to stand up and pedal on my XC bike more so than on my trail bike.
Ah, right.1. sit
2. stand
or
3. WALK
This is reverse as 1st gear refers to the easiest, which in SS terms is Walking. 3rd gear would be Sitting.
Blaabalablablaaa.....The uk version is reversed
.same with riding without holding the handlebars, still can do it but barely...is it just a question of practice? I though riding a bike was like...riding a bike!?!? WTF!