Originally Posted by
jasoninohio
Ah right on; so you have a handle on how gear ratios work then; my easy answer for riding on flat and especially if you're already conditioned/in shape is that the stock ratios you see will be comfortable enough to get you started no problem; usually some mix of 44-48 up front and 16-18 rear; a 30km ride will tell you if you want a taller gear but you'll be able to ride with whatever the bike you like comes with most likely and go from there. I personally think a fuji feather would be great for long lake path rides, give it a shot!
The problem out here is actually sourcing things. There’s one decent bike shop in the nearest city which stocks some very expensive bikes and parts. But not things like Fuji. In fact no singlespeed or fixed gear bikes at all. Hence I’ll need to buy used online IF available.
As and when I find one I’ll be able to see if I need to change anything
The Fuji Feather is one model I’ve seen in groups being used here. Affordable and seems decent value. The roads I ride are all smooth tarmac twin lane. So easy to ride