Gear Ratios: How to Select Touring Bike Gearing
2015年1月13日 · Here’s a guide I’ve put together for an “average” rider who is looking for enough gears to get up hills on their tour. Although a wider range of gears is often a necessity on touring bikes, it’s also worth noting that there are bigger gaps between each gear …
Gear Ratios for Bikepacking & Ultra-Distance Cycling - Ride Far
The best internal gear systems that can be mounted on most bikes are the 14-speed Rohloff hub, which offers an excellent range of 526% with equal 13.6% spacing between each gear, and the Shimano Alfine 11-speed hub, which has a range of 409%, but has one gap of 29% in addition to 9 gaps of 13-14%.
Wide Range 1x11 For Bikepacking
2018年7月3日 · In this Low Down gear guide, we take a look at products to achieve a wide range 1x11 drivetrain or simply get granny gear low enough to pedal a loaded bike.
What Gearing for Touring Bike? - Rocket Cyclist
2023年8月26日 · – A wide gear range (high percentage) allows for more versatility, covering more ground per pedal stroke in its highest gear than in its lowest. – A narrow gear range (low percentage) may be suitable for flat terrains where less versatility is needed.-
The Ideal Tour Divide Drivetrain? Ultra-wide Range GRX 2x11
2020年5月6日 · In this video Neil walks us through his ultimate Tour Divide drivetrain, a 585%, ultra-wide range 2×11 using an 11-42 cassette with a Shimano GRX 815 or 810 derailleur. We tested three different cassette ranges and the limits of the GRX derailleurs in this how-to video…
Bicycle gearing - Wikipedia
Bicycle gearing is the aspect of a bicycle drivetrain that determines the relation between the cadence, the rate at which the rider pedals, and the rate at which the drive wheel turns. On some bicycles there is only one gear and, therefore, the gear ratio is fixed, but most modern bicycles have multiple gears and thus multiple gear ratios.
What does a ‘500% gear range’ mean and why are drivetrain
2016年8月4日 · Some manufacturers are starting to quote percentage numbers when talking about wide-range cassettes: for example SRAM’s new Eagle 12-speed cassette has a gear range of 500% and the E13 TRS+ 11-speed cassette has a range of 489%. What do these numbers mean and why are they important?
Technical FAQ: Wide gear ranges, mixing drivetrains, and more
Campy’s largest-range cogset is 11-29. A recent check at the IRD website shows Campy-compatible cogsets, 10-speed to 11-32 and 11-34, also 11-speed to 11-32. Also Shimano 11-speed up to 11-36....
The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Bicycle Gear Ratios
2024年9月22日 · Many modern bikes feature compact cranksets (with smaller chainrings) and wide-range cassettes, offering a versatile range of gear ratios. This allows cyclists to tackle a variety of terrains without the need for multiple bikes or extensive gear adjustments.
How to Choose a Touring Bike in 2024 - Where The Road Forks
2024年2月20日 · Generally, a traditional touring bike will have an overbuilt steel frame with wide tire clearance, 700c wheels with 36 spokes, wide-range gearing, drop bars, and mechanical disc brakes with a comfortable upright riding position and plenty of mounting points for luggage, water bottles, and accessories.