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02-21-08 | 01:00 PM

#76

pazzmore

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From: tucson

Bikes: 2007 IRO Mark V fixed, 1971 Schwinn Spitfire stock newsie cruiser, 60's Schwinn Collegiate single speed, 1984 Azuki Imperial fixed, old unknown brand Tandem fixed.

44/17 right now. seems like a decent all-around gear for me in town.

02-21-08 | 01:05 PM

#77

crushkilldstroy

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From: West Seattle

Quote:

Originally Posted by noisebeam

The best ratio is one that results in the top of your chain to be parallel to the road.

I can't tell if you're joking or not. There's so much wrong with that statement.

I run 42/17 on 700x28's on the road. On the grittier stuff I run 32/16 on 26x2.0's

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02-21-08 | 01:10 PM

#78

atomicbob

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From: Redwood Shores, Ca.

52 x 20 - Conversion - 70.2"
47 x 18 - EAI - 70.5"

02-21-08 | 01:24 PM

#79

gfrance

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From: New York City

46/18 right now and mostly for the 10 mile commute. Anything more and the stopping and starting starts to give my knees trouble. But if just the track or long, non stop road rides, I'd go much higher.

02-21-08 | 02:41 PM

#80

thedips

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From: torrance

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cynikal

45x17

same...

02-21-08 | 03:08 PM

#81

NitroPye

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235678537456345639475384

Oh this isn't the shout random numbers thread?

46x16

02-21-08 | 03:24 PM

#82

x136

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From: San Hoosey

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam777

What are you using for a chainring? I am want to run 47/17 on my nicer bike. I have a 47T Rocket ring on my beater, but I would like something a bit nicer for my nicer bike. However, I am not really all that into dropping a ton of money on it.

Looking for 1/8"? Ben's has a 47t TA Alize ring for about $50.

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02-21-08 | 03:33 PM

#83

mavimao

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From: Lyon, France

Bikes: Custom Mercier - Velo'v - Peugeot FG conversion

42 x 15

02-21-08 | 04:29 PM

#84

doctor_cad

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45 X 16
Riding home from work at Vancouver Harbour to the foot of Fromme Mountain everyday in Vancouver BC.

I have a a front brake though for the descent in the mornings...

02-21-08 | 04:30 PM

#85

Brian Sorrell

My bicycle is fixed

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From: Auckland, NZ

Bikes: '08 Surly Steamroller, '07 Surly Cross Check

Quote:

Originally Posted by NitroPye

235678537456345639475384

Oh this isn't the shout random numbers thread?

46x16

Best random number comic ever: https://xkcd.com/221

02-21-08 | 04:34 PM

#86

ianjk

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From: duluth

Bikes: '07 Pista, '09 Fantom Cross Uno, '8? Miyata, '67 Stingray, '0? Zoo mod trials, Tallbike, Chopper, '73 Schwinn Collegiate, '67 Triumph Chopper, '69 CB350, '58 BSA Spitfire, '73 CB450

Beater: 42x17
Pista: 48x16 (going to drop down once spring comes around and I put it back on the road).

02-21-08 | 05:12 PM

#87

^oZ

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From: Mokum

53x18

02-21-08 | 06:49 PM

#88

JiveTurkey

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From: Corvallis, OR, USA

Bikes: 2006 Windsor Dover w/105, 2007 GT Avalanche w/XT, 1995 Trek 820 setup for touring, 201? Yeah single-speed folder, 199? Huffy tandem.

39x18T w/700x32c tires on the fixed commuter.
58.5 gear inches; 100 RPM = 17.4 mph.

02-21-08 | 07:23 PM

#89

roadgator

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From: G-ville

52x16 right now.

But i just do it once in a while to go fast and remind myself why 48X16 is the perfect gear for my conditions.

02-21-08 | 07:44 PM

#90

ryanday

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I ride 48x17 right now.

But I'm thinking of taking it down to 46x17 or even 44x17. I want to work on spin.

02-21-08 | 08:08 PM

#91

fetch

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up, x, down, b, L, Y, R, A.

02-22-08 | 04:35 AM

#92

westokyo

どうでもいいよ

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From: West Tokyo Japan

47-16s on Arayas+tubulars but I just built a set of Velocity Deep Vs and damn these wheels are heavy. I dropped to 47 X 17 yesterday on the Deep Vs and it feels better. I think I will go to 48 X 17 and see how that feels.

02-22-08 | 09:42 AM

#93

NitroPye

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Sorrell

Best random number comic ever: https://xkcd.com/221

Haha, xkcd delivers yet again. That is so true, I think I've written code like that before, and I'll probably write code like that again.

02-22-08 | 03:58 PM

#94

mateus

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i was running 48x16 as of 2 hours ago when i switched to 48x17 for the skid patches; that one extra tooth makes such a difference.

02-22-08 | 04:36 PM

#95

rabinabo

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From: Odenton MD

Bikes: Orbea Onix, old Trek 520

Just built my first bike, with 48x17. I was worried it would be too high, but it seems like a popular choice!

02-22-08 | 05:20 PM

#96

patric

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how do you figure out gear inches?

02-22-08 | 05:40 PM

#97

muccapazza

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From: back on the dental floss ranch, wielding zircon encrusted tweezers

Bikes: Schwinn wrecked ol' Probe 1x2, 84 Bianchi Limited,Raleigh 20 folder,,Redline Conquest Pro,71-73 Gitane TdF,Gitane Grand Sport de Luxe,78 Raleigh Super Course

42x17 on the fair weather frenchie, 36x14 and 28x22 on the commuter/polo bike plus a crap wheel for winter at 28x14.