Thread: fixed gear cog ratio for skidding???
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Old 08-04-09 | 12:30 PM
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ianjk
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Originally Posted by Zachee
I disagree with this, mostly because the chainring he is running is 48 T. So by just going down one tooth in the rear he is losing ~4GI(?) which can be fairly significant. Also switching to 48/17 allows for more skid spots which is beneficial as well.
Technique/practice will make much more difference than one tooth tho
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