48x17 or 48x15
09-29-09 | 03:03 PM
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I've always wondered why some peoples primary concern with fixed ratios is how well they'll be able to skid...?
If you just want a bike to ruin rear tires with just get a damn coaster brake hub!
It's a lot cheaper too.
If you just want a bike to ruin rear tires with just get a damn coaster brake hub!
It's a lot cheaper too.
Last edited by HandsomeRyan; 09-29-09 at 03:08 PM.
09-29-09 | 03:09 PM
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btw coaster brakes are ugly, they seize up, and you have less control.
09-29-09 | 03:35 PM
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I was running 48x16 with 700x23 tires and the difference between that and the 48x17 with the same tire combo is minimal. Really the only thing I notice is that my tires last longer.
I also run the Everwears. They don't feel "heavy" but then again I had Vittoria Randanuers (sp?) before. But if your really worried about loosing grams then take a piss before your next ride.
I also run the Everwears. They don't feel "heavy" but then again I had Vittoria Randanuers (sp?) before. But if your really worried about loosing grams then take a piss before your next ride.
09-29-09 | 04:13 PM
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A freewheel is nice to have if you've overdone it and are tired or you've run into a lot of hills.
I climbed Monte Sano with a 42-15 but once it was time to come back down I flipped to the freewheel. Scrubbing speed for 3 miles is no fun, even with brakes.
I climbed Monte Sano with a 42-15 but once it was time to come back down I flipped to the freewheel. Scrubbing speed for 3 miles is no fun, even with brakes.
09-29-09 | 05:33 PM
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• A well maintained coaster hub will not seize up.
• Coaster brakes also offer much better brake modulation than locking your legs in place and making a rear wheel skid to a halt.
If the OP was really concerned about modulation of braking pressure he wouldn't be so concerned about what ratio will allow for the best skids anyway.
Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with a good skid every now and then, I do them too. But when you are planning your gear ratio based primarily on skidding and not the type of riding you'll be doing- you should just get a coaster hub.
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09-29-09 | 06:09 PM
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Well just agree to disagree. I think finding a comparable gear inch that will allow max skid patches is important. The reason being even though I do not skid often, I would rather have many little skid patches then one flat spot. My bike came with a 49 tooth ring, and it is good for patches, so I guess I am lucky
