Originally Posted by
Ronno6
Maybe not,
But.............he WAS a pro rider for many years. He certainly should understand gear inches.....
Why? Gear inches aren't widely used outside of some bike mechanics and junior racing limits. Racing wheel sizes are completely standard so looking at gear ratios tells you everything. Gear inches is not used in the mountain bike community at all.
Beyond that, it's very common for high-level athletes to have other people maintain their equipment. First parents, then team mechanics. Heck, look at the number of casual riders who take their bike to the shop to get flats fixed.