thatxkid

I am still fairly new to riding fixed gear, I understand bikes to a degree,

but one thing I have not yet to even try to understand is gearing/ratios.

Could Someone please explain it to me? I am just looking for a simple breakdown, cause and effect.

Is any of this making since?

Thank you in advance.

deathhare

bigger chainrings and smaller cogs = harder to pedal from a standstill but higher top speed.

thatxkid

So a Chainring and cog that are mre relative in size, will be easier?

I am looking for something that easier on me while climbing hills, and possible stopping.

Can you get carried away with ratio?

Thanks.

barba

Play with a gear calculator. It will help you figure out gear combos. It helps to have a reference point. Find a gear you find comfortable in on a bike and enter it into the calculator. This will give you a reference for measuring if given combos are harder or easier than you want. I shoot for around 70 gear inches for moderate hills.

https://sheldonbrown.com/gears/

thatxkid

Wow, I totally botched that last post.

Thank you for your help.

Hobartlemagne 

borrow a multispeed bike and experiment with different gear settings. Find what you like and count the teeth.