Originally Posted by WOODMAN
Hi Everyone ...
What Size Gear Should A New Guy Like Me Start With?
Large Gear Or Small Gear - 42/16 - 18 Or 20 ...
I Don't Mind Working Hard, Just Want To Be Safe ...
For beginner track, and with your 42 ring, start with 81" which you can get with a 14t cog. When I'm lapping at 40kph (24-25mph) I'm thinking of coming off and swapping to a bigger chainring. Between 30 - 40kph, 81" is just fine. Our rental bikes use that gear.