Originally Posted by
queerpunk
I'd disagree with Carlton on some of these, particularly in classifying gear size with skill level. Cat 1/2 points races can be won on 88 or 90 inches. Basically, bigger is not necessarily better - there are a lot of factors. Yes, smaller gears for less experienced or slower racers, but i'd hedge a bunch on implying that as one improves, one will ride bigger and bigger gears.
It also depends on the track. Smaller gears for smaller tracks, bigger gears for bigger tracks.
My gear suggestions aren't the end-all, be-all. They are suggestions for the new track racer.
As the saying goes, your mileage may vary
