Originally Posted by
70sSanO
A 44/11 is a 4:1 ratio. Even entry level 80’s road bikes ran 52/13. Not much of a feat to spin them to 30mph.
100 rpm in a 4:1 ration (105 gear inches) is about 31 mph. Maybe the OP is actually a pro racer who wants to be able to intimidate roadies while passing them on a hybrid.