Originally Posted by
StephenH
Well, let's see. I can hold 14-15 mph with my Worksman okay with 42:21 gearing. 15 mph with a 26" tire works out to 97 rpm on the pedals. At 48:14, you're geared 1.6 times higher than I am. So in terms of spinning speed, you should be able to hit 24 mph at the same cadence I hit 15.
Now I see how you manage to do centuries on the workman. Great bike by the way.