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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

09-22-14, 06:16 AM

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Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

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Posted By cny-bikeman

That's a pedaling rate of 75 rpm - not terrible...

That's a pedaling rate of 75 rpm - not terrible but I doubt you hold 27 mph long at all on the flat with no tailwind. You'll get in better shape and ultimately go faster if you train yourself to...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-07-14, 10:57 AM

Replies: 98

Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

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Posted By cny-bikeman

That is exactly the point I was making earlier. I...

That is exactly the point I was making earlier. I agree it is a sales ploy in large part. The fact that some can benefit is not a good reason to supply grinder gears on entry level bikes. Even with...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-07-14, 06:59 AM

Replies: 98

Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

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Posted By cny-bikeman

Yea, I think I recall the small chainring -...

Yea, I think I recall the small chainring - seriously, I was not implying overuse of the large chainring was a necessity, and you presume much to think that I do so in practice. As I'm pushing 65 I...

Forum: Bicycle Mechanics

02-06-14, 11:15 PM

Replies: 98

Just what is the proper number of gears needed on a bike?

Views: 6,597

Posted By cny-bikeman

The ultimate poor decision that was made when...

The ultimate poor decision that was made when going to more cogs was to make 11 teeth the default choice. The jumps for an 11-28 9 speed are the same as for a 13-28 once one eliminates the 11 and 12...

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