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Old 06-11-10 | 09:42 AM
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Gear Ratio

i have a GR of 46/14 and i wanted to know if that's a good ratio? what would be a suitable GR if you wanna stop and skid more easier? Also for uphills and flat aswell?
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Old 06-11-10 | 10:09 AM
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what you have now is good for going fast on flat.

but if you want to stop and skid easier and have a lower/easier gear for uphills, you want a lower gear.... so something like 46/17 or 18 or 19.....the higher the kog, the easier the gear (faster startup, easier for stopping/skids/uphill.... but not as high top speed)....also the lower the chainring, the easier the gear. but replacing cogs is way more cost efficient.
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Old 06-11-10 | 07:42 PM
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thanks. im planning on getting a 17t cog from a buddy. Also im gonna try to cop a 48T chain ring when i get the money.
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Old 06-12-10 | 09:33 AM
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stick with ur 46t chain ring. that 17t is all you need and you will be a happy camper.
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