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I am a big rider - and I used to be a lot stronger than I am now.
I rode a redline monocog for a long time - then had a Jabberwocky - now I have a SS pugs 32X21 and a Jamis Kromo (28X14)
Most of the trails that I ride are great for SS with some short climbs that are just to loose to get up (even with the pugs and tractor 22X36). In almost all of the bike I have broken drive train issues.
I have spun threads on the freewheel - bent chain rings- broken chains (not at the master link!) - and busted pawls in the hub. Not even to mention the number of times I pulled the wheel out of alignment (did it this morning on the ride). I have chain tugs in place - but the wheel still moved enough to kick the chain off the cog.
I know there are people who are stronger than I am - I weigh 240 lbs (add 5-8 for camel-back).
Is it because I am trying to power my fat ass - adding a lot of torque to the frame - over short bursts of power? Would the 8th grade 180 pound me not brake as much stuff?
I rode a redline monocog for a long time - then had a Jabberwocky - now I have a SS pugs 32X21 and a Jamis Kromo (28X14)
Most of the trails that I ride are great for SS with some short climbs that are just to loose to get up (even with the pugs and tractor 22X36). In almost all of the bike I have broken drive train issues.
I have spun threads on the freewheel - bent chain rings- broken chains (not at the master link!) - and busted pawls in the hub. Not even to mention the number of times I pulled the wheel out of alignment (did it this morning on the ride). I have chain tugs in place - but the wheel still moved enough to kick the chain off the cog.
I know there are people who are stronger than I am - I weigh 240 lbs (add 5-8 for camel-back).
Is it because I am trying to power my fat ass - adding a lot of torque to the frame - over short bursts of power? Would the 8th grade 180 pound me not brake as much stuff?