Re: [RBW] Turkey Vulture Supreme Gearing: New article about super low gearing on the Analog Journal

Thank for this, James. Some time ago, I came across your turkey vulture concept and now employ it on several bikes. I live in an area with plenty of very steep paved and gravel roads—many of them approaching 20% for short stretches—and even steeper sections on the MTB trails. I’ve found that on

Re: [RBW] Turkey Vulture Supreme Gearing: New article about super low gearing on the Analog Journal

Hey Patrick, what's the name of that guy who makes those? I know white industries used to make the limbo spider... 14-15 gear inches is about as low as I can go on loose terrain. We really like horrible fire roads and class 4 roads, plus riding technical singletrack with a loaded bike. -James

Re: [RBW] Turkey Vulture Supreme Gearing: New article about super low gearing on the Analog Journal

That's an interesting view of gearing, and an interesting mix of components to get it. I personally would rather walk after a certain point (or just avoid the route), but that's my own preference. I recall, back about 1990, when your typical mtb gearing was 48/38/28 X 14-28 7 speed (26" low),

[RBW] Turkey Vulture Supreme Gearing: New article about super low gearing on the Analog Journal

New article up on the Analog Cycles Journal. It's about Turkey Vulture Supreme gearing, a refinement of our super wide range gearing system. Roughly 23% lower gearing on the low end, and the same ole high gearing as a