Originally Posted by
icyclist
Gaining greater average speed is, with your gear choices, probably unrealistic, Frankfast. The difference between 44 and 46 teeth is about 3 or four gear inches. That's not much of a difference.
Incorrect.
It's around a 4.35% difference. Which is noticeable when riding on the road.
A 1-tooth difference between cogs is around 6%. Also noticeable when riding on the road.
Best way to get faster? Do intervals, ride a lot, lose weight, and don't listen to icyclist 'cuz that bro doesn't know what he's talking about.
Also, get a road bike.