Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - To all the Seattle SS/FG riders out there...

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Danzaxbonanza
05-31-10, 10:31 AM
I was just curious as to what gear ratios you guys are riding on. My girlfriend and I are planning on moving here this fall and I plan on riding everywhere. My gear ratio right now is 46:17 which is good for the East Bay of CA but doesn't seem too great for Seattle. Thanks!


aMull
05-31-10, 11:40 AM
So does everyone in seattle have your strength and ability? You go there, and judge for yourself what is a good gear.

Dr. Banzai
05-31-10, 12:13 PM
Define "doesn't seem too great." I'm guessing you run 165 cranks.

I run 44/15 on the streets of Vancouver. Similar topography to Seattle. That's 79 gear inches to your 73.

What is wrong with what you have? You use the word "here" so I assume you are visiting right now?