Originally Posted by
jimbo_tunacan
And this was on 700c wheels? Do you live in a completely flat area? Also - was this fixed or freewheel? As mentioned above, freewheels for the most part only go down to 16t. Also mentioned above- if you really want a gear ratio that high and have a 44T up front, you will need to get a bigger chainring.
Yes 700c wheels. I don't live in a completely flat area. It was freewheel 14t because it was the smallest cog on a 6 speed cassette: I took the derailler off and shortened the chain to fit 14t to 48, and so the bike became single speed.
My current bike at 18t/44 has my legs going round like a spin dryer on the flat, okay for going uphill. I end up walking down some hills. Ridiculously low gearing