Pisgah 111 single speed question

[Mtroadie]

I'm doing the 111 next month and am wondering if the same gear I race oramm on is the same gear to race the 111 on. Has anyone done both? Is the amount of climbing similar?
Thanks!

[aircooled]

I have not done the 111K, but I have done PMBAR, Double Dare, and ORAMM on a SS. I used the same gearing for all.

[robertdavid]

I have not done the 111K, but I have done PMBAR, Double Dare, and ORAMM on a SS. I used the same gearing for all.

I ride a 29er SS. What gear ratio did you use? I'm thinking of doing the 55.5km. Thanks

[Mtroadie]

I have not done the 111K, but I have done PMBAR, Double Dare, and ORAMM on a SS. I used the same gearing for all.

Good info thanks!

[deeptroller123]

I rode a 29er SS for a year or so and changed gearing several times.

[mikeridesabike]

20 x 42 should be safe.

[aircooled]

I wanted something I could grind all day so I went 34X17








Just kidding. 32X22 on a 29er

[Mtroadie]

So you use the same gear for oramm as for the 111?


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[Muxherdlr]

32-21 here. On a 29er

[teamdicky]

I gear one tooth taller for ORAMM. Most of the climbing is on the road.

Pisgah Eleventy-One is a different animal altogether.

[Mtroadie]

I gear one tooth taller for ORAMM. Most of the climbing is on the road.

Pisgah Eleventy-One is a different animal altogether.

I usually run a 32x19 or 20 at ORAMM and swank. Other than these two races, I have minimal knowledge of Pisgah. How are the 111 and ORAMM different? Is the 111 all single track? Thanks!

[teamdicky]

There's more climbing on single track and the race is almost two hours longer. I'm normally a 32X19 at ORAMM and 32X20 at P111, although this year I'll be 38X23 (which is closer to 32X19.5).

[Randall in NC]

This maybe a SS Newbie question, but why run a 38x23 vs a 32x20?

[teamdicky]

This maybe a SS Newbie question, but why run a 38x23 vs a 32x20?

Theoretically? More wrap, less resistance due to reduced bending on links, and slower wear.

Actually? To use more links of the $45 chain I bought and confuse the competition.

[LimeyPerp]

Actually? To use more links of the $45 chain I bought and confuse the competition.

Hahaha! Splurged on the kmc Rasta chain for the 111k? Good call

I run 32x20 on 29'ers in Pisgah all year long, but Im putting a 22 on for the 111k. I ran the same gearing last year and was happy with the choice. There was never a point that day that I wanted to be pushing a harder gear, or was upset to coast. Spin to win..or finish

[Randall in NC]

There's more climbing on single track and the race is almost two hours longer. I'm normally a 32X19 at ORAMM and 32X20 at P111, although this year I'll be 38X23 (which is closer to 32X19.5).

For a comparison, what gearing did you use as a solo single speeder for Warrior Creek and River's Edge? Thanks

[LimeyPerp]

I soloed Warrior Creek with a 32X20 (my everyday Pisgah gear, 2 teeth less than my 111k plan)..Carey Lowery won the woman's solo on her singlespeed with a 32x21...but there was definitely a rumor going around that she ran a 17 in the back. I totally bought it because she's so hardcore..but I should have known better, because she's also a really smart lady.