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Old 02-14-23 | 06:18 PM
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Forget gear inches (which is stupid anyway). This is simple math.

48 / 34 = 1.412

1.412 x 25 = 35.29

A 35T ring will get you closest, but I don't think I've ever seen a 35. A 36T ring will give you a bit larger low gear. A 34T ring will give you a bit lower low gear.
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