Originally Posted by jock
OK track stars: got any tips on gear selection for track. New bike comes standard with 48x16, but how do you figure out what other ratios to buy?
Do I get a 14 and 15 straight up, plus a 17 for violently windy days? Invest in 49 and 50 rings as well to split the range of available ratios neatly?
Buy a 49, 13, 14, 15.
That should see you through.
Maybe a 50 ring if you start making a big wheelrace finals.