Originally Posted by
Senrab62
No way 85 gear inches is faster unless totally flat and never any wind. I picked up speed on one of my fixed gear bikes by going from mid 70s to just under 70 just this past summer. Spin to win!
When you are young or not experienced mashing a big gi feels faster but never is. Perhaps the op doesn't ride for distance or in the wind often so this setup works for him?
I live in south Florida. It's flat as can be. I do mash everywhere I go. I do have strong legs. I don't see the point of spinning out at 20 mph for no reason. Top speed is important to me. 85 Gear inches is literally faster. It's just math.