Old 08-01-10 | 08:36 AM
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A typical road bike high gear would be 52 in the front 12 in the back. That's a gear ratio of 4.333. Your bike has a 48 in the front and 11 in the back. That's a gear ratio of 4.364. Assuming equal wheels/tires you've got a slightly bigger gear with your 48/11.

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