Thread: Gear ratio question
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Old 07-04-08 | 01:02 AM
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kogkrusher
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Originally Posted by deaonerox
Should I go 48/17 like kogkrusher or keep the 14T cog and go 42/14? A difference between a 2.8 and 3.0 gear ration.

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It all depends on if you are riding fixed or freewheel. If you are riding fixed it is all about odd numbers (less wear on your back tire). If you are running SS freewheel it is all about comfort ( a higher tooth chainring means less pedaling on flat ground).
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