Originally Posted by
donovanjdouglas
Thanks for the input.
Mumonkan: that's pretty cool, never heard of that. I'd be around 72". Could be right, at 48x17. Dunno. I've ridden a lot of different ratios, even a crazy 52-13, which was great on the downhill at around 40mph with no brakes. Only on the late night though of course. Most I rode was 46-16 and I loved that ratio. But that was some time ago.
Tenspeed: haha. I -can- ride it. It just feels like I've got someone holding onto my legs. Hard on the knees, too.
Hardboiled: I agree. I enjoy spinning and enjoyed 42x17. But like I said that was very hilly.
Not sure where in Oregon you are but 48x17 is a pretty common ratio among the people in PDX, I used to run 48x19 and loved it. It really just comes down to preference but I agree 48x15 is far too big for the streets.