Gear Ratio
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From: Modesto, Ca
Bikes: klein quantum, litespeed tuscany, bianchi pista concept, centurion comp ta, centurion super le mans, traitor ringleader
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.
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.





