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Old 03-14-12, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by wheelhorseman
I didnt know how to compute the figures. So the 44/16 is the higher ratio correct??

What i am trying to do is decrease the amount of pedal revoultions to go the same speed

Is it worth the trouble to change sprockets seeing as how the figures are quite close?
Divide the front chainring by the rear cog. Bigger result = bigger gear.
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