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Old 07-11-12 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by dscheidt
I find that 30 gear inches is right for getting through deep snow. So 15 mph is what, 200 rpm? Passed a whole bunch of nuts with FG bikes pushing them through the snow last winter....
I rode last year on 72 GI and never had to walk it, although it was tough at times. The skinny tires helped cut through the snow though:


I think 30 GI seems silly small to me, then again I have no hills to deal with. I am shooting for 55 this winter which will be 16mph @ 100 rpm, should be perfect.
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