Fixed gear ratio question
08-03-08, 07:54 AM
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Fixed gear ratio question
I currently have a 42/16 ratio which is freewheel. I want to convert to fixed, should I stick to the 16 or go with a 17?
08-03-08, 07:57 AM
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Do you have any problems with the 42/16 now? If not, keep it. If so, go 42/17 and know that you are going to have to spin faster to get back down the hills.
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Originally Posted by huerro
Do you have any problems with the 42/16 now? If not, keep it. If so, go 42/17 and know that you are going to have to spin faster to get back down the hills.
08-03-08, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Adam G.
I really don't have a problem so maybe I will just keep it. So basically the bigger the rear cog the more pedaling action you will have? Newbie question I know...
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The "normal" way to set up a flip flop hub is to have your freewheel one tooth larger than your fixed cog. The logic being that you're going to use the larger cog for for hilly conditions where you might want to coast downhill.
I like to have my fixed gears just a little higher (meaning smaller cog) than my geared bikes.
I like to have my fixed gears just a little higher (meaning smaller cog) than my geared bikes.
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Originally Posted by Adam G.
I currently have a 42/16 ratio which is freewheel. I want to convert to fixed, should I stick to the 16 or go with a 17?
Can you climb ok in your present gearing? Do you spin out when going fast?
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Originally Posted by bionnaki
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Originally Posted by MrCjolsen
The "normal" way to set up a flip flop hub is to have your freewheel one tooth larger than your fixed cog. The logic being that you're going to use the larger cog for for hilly conditions where you might want to coast downhill.
I like to have my fixed gears just a little higher (meaning smaller cog) than my geared bikes.
I like to have my fixed gears just a little higher (meaning smaller cog) than my geared bikes.
Having a freewheel option in a hilly area is a great idea.
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Originally Posted by onespeed89
So based on that chart, if i currently have a 46 up front and 15 in back, it'd be best to switch to a 17 or 19 for the most skid patches?
