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Old 09-26-06, 04:07 PM
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What ever lets you pedal at:
50rpm seated up the steepest long hills in your area
150rpm down those hills
and 100rpm for your cruising fast speed.

But if you are building up bikes out of scrap for resale, the best gearing is what ya got...

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