The best RATIO with the most skid patch?
06-29-11, 10:00 AM
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The best RATIO with the most skid patch?
i used to use a 46t chainring on my previous bike but now I'm riding another one with a 49t chainring and i'm having a hard time finding out what size cog to install for a easy ride and most skids. i had no trouble skiddin on a 46t and 16t rear ( i think it was 16t) and i could skid stop like nothing
but right now skid well, i cant as i'm riding a 49t + 18t rear cog.
thanks bikeforum users
but right now skid well, i cant as i'm riding a 49t + 18t rear cog.
thanks bikeforum users
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The larger the gear inch, the harder it is to start and stop the bike...including skidding.
So, you should be able to stop/skid your 2nd gear ratio easier than your previous setup, assuming you correctly recalled your first chainring / cog tooth count.
So, you should be able to stop/skid your 2nd gear ratio easier than your previous setup, assuming you correctly recalled your first chainring / cog tooth count.
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Is there some kind of forum software that will autolock any thread with "skid patch" in the title? There should be.
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or, loosen your wheel and move the chain up a couple teeth on your cog once and a while.
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my gear of choice for around Boston & providence, been riding it for years perfect balance for me.
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my gear of choice for around Boston & providence, been riding it for years perfect balance for me.
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I find it hard to skid on a lower gear ratio. I used to ride on a 44-16 and it felt a lot more difficult to skid due to the constant spinning. I couldn't time the skids. I run a 48-16 but I'm thinking of going with a 17t cog and a larger chainring.
