Which gear ratio?
10-10-08, 05:03 PM
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Which gear ratio?
I don't want to delve into bicycle mathematics. I just want to know how these combinations size up based off past experience or knowledge.
And yes, I know that gear calculators exist and can calculate gain ratios, gear inches and whatnot. That's not what I want. I'm a simpleton when it comes to math.
Alright, I have a ss mtb I'm using as the winter beater. Lincoln's a relatively flat city and I'll be using this bike for commuting to and from school, getting grocery, and ****ing around. I'm a heavy built guy and a strong enough rider.
Chainring: 44 tooth
Cranks: 170 mm
I have three cogs in my collection to choose from: 16, 18, and 20 tooth.
Which do you think would be the best?
And yes, I know that gear calculators exist and can calculate gain ratios, gear inches and whatnot. That's not what I want. I'm a simpleton when it comes to math.
Alright, I have a ss mtb I'm using as the winter beater. Lincoln's a relatively flat city and I'll be using this bike for commuting to and from school, getting grocery, and ****ing around. I'm a heavy built guy and a strong enough rider.
Chainring: 44 tooth
Cranks: 170 mm
I have three cogs in my collection to choose from: 16, 18, and 20 tooth.
Which do you think would be the best?
10-10-08, 05:10 PM
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I'd say 16 too. Worst case scenario, you try it out, don't like it, and swap it out for one of the other two.
10-11-08, 11:42 PM
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Thanks guys! That's actually what I was thinking, but I saw something about a 2:1 ratio or something. Although, I don't know exactly what that ratio was referring to.
