Originally Posted by
josshua
No, don't get me wrong, this is complicated stuff. A formula would be needed to adjust to the varying ratio's.
So, I'd be right thinking two gear ratios with the same or almost same gear inches are identifical? Or am I missing something still.
Of course. That's what it is...and it's not complicated
(number of teeth front)/(number of teeth rear) = gear ratio
(gear ratio)*(tire diameter in inches) = gear inches
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gear_inches