Originally Posted by
WTBATS
While I can understand similar times within a 6 gear inch range, i'm getting the same top speed in a 25+ gear inch range.
I'm trying to grasp what that means and use that to find out how I can increase top end speed.
Does getting the same top speed with a 25 gear inch range mean i'm power limited and my maximum power output only yields 37.5?
Essentially yes, you're putting out enough power to accelerate the bike to 37.5mph in the given conditions. However, your range is rather wide and inefficiencies usually surface before that on either side. As far as what gearing is optimal for most people, agree with Carleton. And more practice on gears in that range will probably help.