Originally Posted by
CaptainCool
Can't you figure this out yourself before you convert? Find one of your gear combinations that you can cruise in comfortably, climb hills well enough, and spin downhill without having to coast.
I guess I didn't think that out. I'll probably get as may answers as I ask people. I'll go out tonight and figure out the ratio myself.
I ended up ordering 2 new wheels. The front one was in a shameful state, so with new wheels, the bike will be fully functional. Front wheel is a standard issue Shimano hub with a quick release and rear one is a steelwool with a 16T cog. Rims are nothing fancy - double walled, and spokes are DT Swiss. I am on a tight budget, having already bought a new bike this year
Now, I need to figure out the front chainring size!
Thanks for your help!
I'll post a pic when it's done. In the meantime, you can look at the before pictures:
