Best gear ratio
05-23-17, 02:53 PM
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Since my legs, heart, and lungs are exactly identical to yours, you should use the same ratio that I do.
05-23-17, 02:54 PM
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37 is not a ratio.
05-23-17, 03:08 PM
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42. The answer to life, the universe, and everything.
But seriously, this may be of help.
Single Speed Gearing 101 | Spews | The Information Hole | Surly Bikes
But seriously, this may be of help.
Single Speed Gearing 101 | Spews | The Information Hole | Surly Bikes
05-23-17, 03:11 PM
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Suppose I'll be helpful. Not because I want to, but because I can't think of anything clever.
Thinking in gear inches would be more helpful than thinking about a gear ratio to start off with. For commuting on flat city streets I would suggest any gear ratio that will give you 60 - 75 gear inches depending on if you are riding fixed or single speed and your fitness level.
Use this website and some trial and error to find out what you prefer: BikeCalc.com - Fixed Gear Calculator
It would also help us to know anything about current bikes you ride.
#KiloTT
Edit: Wanted to post this too.
Thinking in gear inches would be more helpful than thinking about a gear ratio to start off with. For commuting on flat city streets I would suggest any gear ratio that will give you 60 - 75 gear inches depending on if you are riding fixed or single speed and your fitness level.
Use this website and some trial and error to find out what you prefer: BikeCalc.com - Fixed Gear Calculator
It would also help us to know anything about current bikes you ride.
#KiloTT
Edit: Wanted to post this too.
05-23-17, 03:14 PM
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Thinking in gear inches would be more helpful than thinking about a gear ratio to start off with. For commuting on flat city streets I would suggest any gear ratio that will give you 60 - 75 gear inches depending on if you are riding fixed or single speed and your fitness level.
05-23-17, 08:48 PM
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05-23-17, 09:17 PM
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Mathematics is not something to joke about.
I agree with @Carcosa. 60 to 75 gear inches is a good place to start and adjust from there depending on terrain, strength and masochistic tendencies.
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I agree with @Carcosa. 60 to 75 gear inches is a good place to start and adjust from there depending on terrain, strength and masochistic tendencies.
-Tim-
05-23-17, 09:29 PM
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What speed do you ride at the most? What is your most comfortable cadence. Pick a gear that fits both.
05-23-17, 10:02 PM
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666 gear inches is the best. It will give you 666 skid patches and you will be able to ride 666 mph.
05-24-17, 08:44 AM
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Flat city streets, depending on how many starts and stops and windiness of the city, all factors that impact the decision,... That said, I would recommend 46 OR 44 front and 16 rear.
The thing about 44 / 16 is you can get up and go quicker with slightly less effort. That to me is a key factor for city-flat riding. But if I wanted to go FAST and get a better work out I would opt for 46 / 16.
But if you WANT the BEST strength workout and SPEED in flat city riding THEN that changes things.
The thing about 44 / 16 is you can get up and go quicker with slightly less effort. That to me is a key factor for city-flat riding. But if I wanted to go FAST and get a better work out I would opt for 46 / 16.
But if you WANT the BEST strength workout and SPEED in flat city riding THEN that changes things.
05-24-17, 09:07 AM
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05-24-17, 10:15 AM
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It depends on which grease you use. Tacky greases create more drag and require lower gearing to overcome that.
05-24-17, 10:24 AM
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ahhh, I re-read it ------ commute to WORK.... so I am thinking 44/16. Don't want to get too sweaty.
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05-24-17, 10:30 AM
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05-24-17, 10:40 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
05-24-17, 10:59 AM
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