I agree, a bit boring. But very informative! So many people need to see this. Honestly I'm tired of seeing questions like "what gearing should I use on my bikepacking bike?" Self education is priceless.
very informative video, been looking for a website like this. Thanks for that. I myself ride a Trek 920. Comes stock with 42/28 in the front and a 11/36 in the rear. Swapped the cassette out for a 11/42 in the rear for a bit easier gearing. I am also quite heavy and I ride fully loaded, front and rear panniers along with a rack pack on top. I ride in Iceland so I am aiming more for the adventure side of things rather than sticking to paved roads. Bulkier clothes needed for warmth and extra food as well if you want to be a bit more self sufficient. Not many shops on the way in the interior highlands of Iceland. On paved flat roads I know I am by no means the quickest but I will have a much easier time going up the climbs and handling the washboard roads I seek out. My next bike will however be a pure road bike, so hopefully I will get my speed fix that way....
@@cyclist1176 the cranks are stock on the bike. Prowheel forged alloy, 2 piece 175mm in length. Front derailleur is sram x5 34.9mm clamp (stock) and rear is sram gx type 2 long cage also stock. The only thing I had to modify to fit the 11-42 cassette instead of 11-36 was a longer chain.
@@cyclist1176 sorry correction couldnt remember my stock cranks but I have a 2019 model which has sram s1000. I just googled stock cranks on a 920 and the 2020 model came up. Seems they are switching to a 44/30 in the front with their new model.
Yebbut it is also the steps between gears that is important. You don't want massive jumps or drops to the next gear as on a loaded touring bike it will be a miserable experience. The bike will most certainly be dictating how your ride. BikeCalc doesn't cater for internal hub gears.
I agree, a bit boring. But very informative! So many people need to see this. Honestly I'm tired of seeing questions like "what gearing should I use on my bikepacking bike?" Self education is priceless.
very informative video, been looking for a website like this. Thanks for that. I myself ride a Trek 920. Comes stock with 42/28 in the front and a 11/36 in the rear. Swapped the cassette out for a 11/42 in the rear for a bit easier gearing. I am also quite heavy and I ride fully loaded, front and rear panniers along with a rack pack on top. I ride in Iceland so I am aiming more for the adventure side of things rather than sticking to paved roads. Bulkier clothes needed for warmth and extra food as well if you want to be a bit more self sufficient. Not many shops on the way in the interior highlands of Iceland. On paved flat roads I know I am by no means the quickest but I will have a much easier time going up the climbs and handling the washboard roads I seek out.
My next bike will however be a pure road bike, so hopefully I will get my speed fix that way....
Interesting.. Is the 42/28 'road' cranks? What derailleur do you use?
@@cyclist1176 the cranks are stock on the bike. Prowheel forged alloy, 2 piece 175mm in length.
Front derailleur is sram x5 34.9mm clamp (stock) and rear is sram gx type 2 long cage also stock. The only thing I had to modify to fit the 11-42 cassette instead of 11-36 was a longer chain.
@@cyclist1176 sorry correction couldnt remember my stock cranks but I have a 2019 model which has sram s1000. I just googled stock cranks on a 920 and the 2020 model came up. Seems they are switching to a 44/30 in the front with their new model.
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Good video
Hi Greg I met you up at Pulverbatch today I am not sure how to private message you about doing a scout talk
Yebbut it is also the steps between gears that is important. You don't want massive jumps or drops to the next gear as on a loaded touring bike it will be a miserable experience. The bike will most certainly be dictating how your ride.
BikeCalc doesn't cater for internal hub gears.