Originally Posted by
JaredG
When I started (in SF mind you), I used a 45x19 combo, then graduated to a 45x17, then to a 52x19.
Take your gear inch number and multiply by 3.14 to get an idea of actual travel distance. For instance, 52x19 combo gives about a 72 gear inch and a 226 inch development. about 18'-10" of travel per rotation.
I'd say mid 60s would be good to introduce yourself to riding fixed, and lower 70s would be a good graduation point.
my kilo tt came with 48x16 so thats 81 inches, and then i moved onto 48x17 (76.2")~ so should i go back down to lower gears? (is it like a knee health issue? or should i try to totally change up my gears so i get ~low 70's?)