Originally Posted by
SBinNYC
26 teeth in the front and 32 on the rear - that comes out to 22 inches for 27/700c wheels. You'll have trouble gaining enough forward speed to balance the bike, if you go any lower.
Oh?
My mtn bike has a bottom gear of 15 " and I have no trouble balancing.
(26x1.25" tires, 22T chainring, 36T cog.)