10-42 is probably good for most people indeed. I'm not the fittest around and this winter I'm riding 32t x 11-46 on my fat bike and I can climb pretty much all the steepest pitches even in sub-optimal snow conditions with 1900g tires/tubes. I'm not going to lie, the 46 gets a lot of use though haha. It's a nice luxury to have.
Your article has inspired me to be more attentive to what gear ratios I'm using on my "main" bike this summer and find out what I really need, then see what can be done to get the optimal chainline and unsprung weight setup with my current crank options. (Shimano M8120 and RF Aeffect R).
The older I get, the more I like geeking on bike stuff even if the "gains" are not even considerable for me. I'm always aiming for the most reliable/silent/efficient setup, it's part of the fun!
Thanks and keep sharing your original ideas!
March 15, 2021, 10:44 a.m. - Martin
10-42 is probably good for most people indeed. I'm not the fittest around and this winter I'm riding 32t x 11-46 on my fat bike and I can climb pretty much all the steepest pitches even in sub-optimal snow conditions with 1900g tires/tubes. I'm not going to lie, the 46 gets a lot of use though haha. It's a nice luxury to have. Your article has inspired me to be more attentive to what gear ratios I'm using on my "main" bike this summer and find out what I really need, then see what can be done to get the optimal chainline and unsprung weight setup with my current crank options. (Shimano M8120 and RF Aeffect R). The older I get, the more I like geeking on bike stuff even if the "gains" are not even considerable for me. I'm always aiming for the most reliable/silent/efficient setup, it's part of the fun! Thanks and keep sharing your original ideas!