Riding our CT's in New Zealand

[KiwiGravelRoadieRick]

It's winter in NZ right now but it doesn't stop us riding on frosty roads.
Ice Ice Baby and others on the channel The Flying Sparky

Enjoy

 

[Chinjab]

Loved that!

 

[EastTNRB]

It's winter in NZ right now but it doesn't stop us riding on frosty roads.
Ice Ice Baby and others on the channel The Flying Sparky

Enjoy

Love the videos! Looks like a lot of fun riding out there. Keep posting the videos

 

[KiwiGravelRoadieRick]

Here's the latest video from New Zealand.

CT's In New Zealand

 

[Chinjab]

Great video! Loved all the newer and older models together, you all look like you are having a blast!

 

[KiwiGravelRoadieRick]

We've been out again, doing silly stuff, as we do!

The Flying Sparky

 

[bukwessul]

Y'all look like you had a great time!
Spills and all.

 

[BergyPatty37]

We've been out again, doing silly stuff, as we do!

The Flying Sparky

How do the new trails keep up compared to the old with hi/lo range? Im guessing you guys are all regeared for sprockets anyway but curious if you notice a major difference having them side by side

 

[KiwiGravelRoadieRick]

How do the new trails keep up compared to the old with hi/lo range? Im guessing you guys are all regeared for sprockets anyway but curious if you notice a major difference having them side by side

The dual speeders can potentially climb steeper stuff but at a slower speed. Traction becomes the limiting factor. Most new bikes have at least a 13 on the front but some like me have 15/45 which gives 3:1 which is slightly lower again. There's not much I can't get up. There's also the person factor. Who wants to try the silliest steep climb.

 

[BergyPatty37]

@KiwiGravelRoadieRick 15/45 is pretty much same gearing as the 13t depending on year (JA55 had 39 rear would also be 3.00, JA65 38 would be 2.92). Im surprised you aren't running 14/45 or even 13/45 in that terrain.

 

[Chinjab]

Great video - loved that

 

[KiwiGravelRoadieRick]

@KiwiGravelRoadieRick 15/45 is pretty much same gearing as the 13t depending on year (JA55 had 39 rear would also be 3.00, JA65 38 would be 2.92). Im surprised you aren't running 14/45 or even 13/45 in that terrain.

We do mostly ride to our silly rides so can't gear them down too far. We'd never get there and hold up traffic a bit much, even though we try to always go by back roads.

 

[BergyPatty37]

@KiwiGravelRoadieRick I just did 550 mile trip with 13/42 gearing (which would be the same as you doing 14/45) and I was still getting on average 50mph. 59-60MPH down steep hills, 38MPH up really steep hills, but mostly around 50-53MPH flat.
Try it out, super easy to change front sprocket on these bikes takes about 10 minutes to swap and adjust chain.

 

[KiwiGravelRoadieRick]

@KiwiGravelRoadieRick I just did 550 mile trip with 13/42 gearing (which would be the same as you doing 14/45) and I was still getting on average 50mph. 59-60MPH down steep hills, 38MPH up really steep hills, but mostly around 50-53MPH flat.
Try it out, super easy to change front sprocket on these bikes takes about 10 minutes to swap and adjust chain.

I do have a 14 laying around

 

[KiwiGravelRoadieRick]

@KiwiGravelRoadieRick I just did 550 mile trip with 13/42 gearing (which would be the same as you doing 14/45) and I was still getting on average 50mph. 59-60MPH down steep hills, 38MPH up really steep hills, but mostly around 50-53MPH flat.
Try it out, super easy to change front sprocket on these bikes takes about 10 minutes to swap and adjust chain.

Do you use a rev counter on your bike? It would be interesting to see the revs in those top gear speeds.

 

[BergyPatty37]

@KiwiGravelRoadieRick I do not, but I know its screaming when going 60 down steep hills haha. I have been thinking about getting a dirt bike tach/hour meter to see what its revving at. While most of my miles are on road, I would say I split on road/off road riding time so I really do care about offroad performance more than most.