46t/19t?
Anybody out there in gearland ever rode a 46t/19t singlespeed. Any advice/suggestions?
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I'm on a 46/18 fixed, its on the sort of easier end of gearings but not so easy that my knees blow out while going downhill. If you live in a hilly city like I do, and are not super strong, go for it. If you live somewhere flat, I would recommend, something a big harder.
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Thanks guess. I am really just looking for an all around ratio. I was thinking 46/18 but went for a spin on another bike tonight with the gearing at 48/19. Still seems a little tall. A 48/19 is really close to 46/18 in gear inches. i am buying a fixed soon and will mostly be using for fitness. 46/19 I think will keep me pedalling pretty consistently. Which is my objective. So I don't blow out the knees at longer distances in higher gears. Thanks again.
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My advice is to keep pedaling and figure out what works best for you. Don't base your choices on what others do.
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Thanks almost trick. Just wondering how other peoples ride have been like riding 46/19. Your advice is understood. Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by sunguyto
(Post 18180712)
Thanks almost trick. Just wondering how other peoples ride have been like riding 46/19. Your advice is understood. Thanks again.
I've been spinning 46x19 for several months now. It seems perfect and I have no plans to change it. I also believe many running higher gears are mashing or over geared. Very few are sustaining 20+ mph for any great distances. |
Thanks again almost trick. Your advice and experience with 46/19 is more than likely the way I am going to go. I plan on doing a lot of distance riding and this raToo from my research could be bang on. Your response has been happily received. Appreciated.
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Changing ratio's is cheap and easy. Experiment.
If, like me, you know where you spend most of your time on a geared bike, go a tiny bit higher than that. That's what I did and it was spot on. |
I hear ya almost trick. I went for a spin earlier tonight on a geared bike. 48/19. Felt a little tall. Your comment about 46/19 was what i thought would be bang on for me as well. I think I got my answer.
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Let us know how it goes.
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Cheers almost trick.
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I wheeled for about 30 feet tonight on my moped. It was pretty awesome.
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Are you going to start a new thread for each gear ratio you consider?
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I can't wait for the 46/17t thread to begin. 'cause that's what I ride...and, I'd like to say that.
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Originally Posted by Phil_gretz
(Post 18182601)
I can't wait for the 46/17t thread to begin. 'cause that's what I ride...and, I'd like to say that.
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We need a gear inches subforum for all these threads.
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Originally Posted by hohum
(Post 18182707)
We need a gear inches subforum for all these threads.
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Originally Posted by jlafitte
(Post 18182747)
I'd like to see a widget that converts x/y figures into gear inches, or x/1. Like, hover the mouse over 46/17 and see that it's 72.2 or whatever.
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I wanna say that's too spinny, unless you're carrying a load or riding against the wind.
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Originally Posted by rex615
(Post 18182812)
It would also need to know the tire size, since that affects the calculation, but that would be a nifty feature.
Plus or minus an inch, doesn't matter. Still way more informative than some x/y I've never ridden. |
I thought 46:16 was a bit too spinny. I couldn't imagine 46:19. My riding area consists of mostly flat roads however. I really like the top end on my 49:15 which allows me to ride more at a geared road bike pace vs a "fixie."
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48/19 is the sweet spot, many skid patches TOOOOO!
If 48/19 is too tall, steroids. |
67" is great for those learning to skid. but too low to be practical imo.
interestingly upon looking at this chart: https://www.velodromeshop.net/gearchart5.jpg i realized it is wrong, w/ gross errors in calculation. i'm currently at 53x18 which is a tad bigger than 44x15 (previous ratio). you'll see that's not reflected in the chart. hopefully no one uses this one. this is the better one: http://rideyourbike.com/images/skidspots.jpg uses the default 27" as the wheel diameter constant as well |
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^^^ Surprise, surprise - I too, like that calculator, especially for the fact that it includes odd. smaller wheel sizes. I used it back when I had a mini-fixie with 20" wheels to figure out what-the-hell size rings & cogs to use on that thing.
Mentioned it in another thread - but here is my favorite gearing calculator ATM... Catculator, the Fixed Gear Calculator |
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