Used to do 50/16 for good top speed, but then i had to commute over a couple of hills every day. I stuck to 17t ever since, is niceto be fast from the get go. Lots of stopping for red lights in this city.
I use straps on my pedals, so that allows for a higher ratio. Being able to pull up in the pedal really gives good power. Actually, it gives me full circular power trans, since i also can push forward and backwards in the pedal.
lostin76 on
45×18 in Brooklyn. Mostly flat.
MoistBase on
45×16
ldr97266 on
2.75 – that is, front sprocket having 2.75 times as many teeth as the rear – is common because it works for most riders. If you’re just starting out, go with that and change it out later if you want.
Mojo_Pootis on
I went from 46×16 to 46×17. Honestly It didn’t make much of a difference, I still encounter a particular hill that I have to walk up. Maybe one day I’ll conquer it.
bholz_ on
Depends on the bike. 32×20 on the SS MTB. 42×18 on the skinny tires SS
Quick_Photograph_871 on
46×16 It was the standard ratio that came with the bike, but I’m a pretty heavy rider, so at the moment I’m not in need of a bigger ratio
bichael69420 on
38×16 is working good for me. I would like a little more top speed but I have to stop and go a lot because cars so it’s compromise or install a derailleur. Half my commute is flat, the other half mildly hilly.
goopelyinferior on
Running 36×11
Impressive-Ad-501 on
46/17. Used to have 47/17 but got new crankset and it came with 46.
I have several climbs on my way to work so I wanted little bit longer cranks to help climbing. Going from 165 mm to 170 mm was nice upgrade. I have freewheels so no need for shorter cranks.
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32×16
50/17
Used to do 50/16 for good top speed, but then i had to commute over a couple of hills every day. I stuck to 17t ever since, is niceto be fast from the get go. Lots of stopping for red lights in this city.
I use straps on my pedals, so that allows for a higher ratio. Being able to pull up in the pedal really gives good power. Actually, it gives me full circular power trans, since i also can push forward and backwards in the pedal.
45×18 in Brooklyn. Mostly flat.
45×16
2.75 – that is, front sprocket having 2.75 times as many teeth as the rear – is common because it works for most riders. If you’re just starting out, go with that and change it out later if you want.
I went from 46×16 to 46×17. Honestly It didn’t make much of a difference, I still encounter a particular hill that I have to walk up. Maybe one day I’ll conquer it.
Depends on the bike. 32×20 on the SS MTB. 42×18 on the skinny tires SS
46×16 It was the standard ratio that came with the bike, but I’m a pretty heavy rider, so at the moment I’m not in need of a bigger ratio
38×16 is working good for me. I would like a little more top speed but I have to stop and go a lot because cars so it’s compromise or install a derailleur. Half my commute is flat, the other half mildly hilly.
Running 36×11
46/17. Used to have 47/17 but got new crankset and it came with 46.
I have several climbs on my way to work so I wanted little bit longer cranks to help climbing. Going from 165 mm to 170 mm was nice upgrade. I have freewheels so no need for shorter cranks.