Originally Posted by
Philadelph
You should go with 48x18 imo. 48x17, although tempting for the skid patches will still feel a little slow to accelerate/decelerate, and could be a bit tough on some steeper climbs. I wouldn't worry so much about the skid patches, because most likely you will be able to just use backpressure easily with the 48x18 combo. Putting an 18t cog on will feel like heaven, and you will be surprised how fast you can go by spinning.
i wanted to go with total control so i ordered up a 19t, but one day i want to be able to brakeless wrestle macho man ratios.
Originally Posted by
millhouse7912
Currently riding 48X16 - little low for me and even though I like the speed I find it a bit too hard to stop/skid. I want to be able to stop and skid with a bit more ease so I guess I have a couple questions...
Do more skid patches make it easier to skid? or just even out (create more spots for) the ware on the tires?
Would gearing to 48X17, 46X17 allow me to skid/stop easier?
THANKS all...
skid patches dont make skidding easier, but spread the wear of skidding.
Originally Posted by
spray2020
Maybe someone on here could give some advice-
I went from 41 x 17 to 44 x 17 and now I am also having issues skid stopping
i guess i got used to the other ratio, and found that I was very easy to skid, even almost sitting down and skidding
any advice to skid easy with my new setup? I guess i gotta just lean more forward?
if you increase the ratio from what youre used to, youll have to shift forward more than youre used to especially if youre used to a near sitted position. if you dont dig it, then switching back shouldnt be too much of a hassle.