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Old 07-16-14 | 09:04 AM
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fietsbob
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I'm not very versed on that subject could you please explain the difference between high and low?
its a Ratio (math) tooth count front, turns tooth count rear, by multiplication..
(or small divides into large by those numbers )
then you multiply that by the wheel diameter in inches .

that, in a common way to perceive it, is Gear Inches
[as if it were 1 big drive wheel on like a penny farthing bike]

the factory has 12, 13 15 & 16 t cogs (maybe a 14 too) .. and 3 chainring choices 44, 50 & 54t

44:13x16" is about 54" 54:12x16" =72

if a 3 speed IGH like the BSR then that gear can be made 3/4 or 4/3rds as small/big
by the internal gears in the hub,,

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