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Permalink Reply by GabeW (not the other Gabe) on January 28, 2009 at 8:46am

my legs are on fire from the 700-35's with that ratio. I put the 23s back on and I'm much happier for it.

GabeW said:

Just changed my cranks! 46/16 for 75.6" on 700-23's (with 700-35's: 78.1")
Going to get a 13 or 14 for the track (trying to get close to 90" without changing the chainring)

Permalink Reply by 8vPete on February 16, 2009 at 7:47am

Right now I'm running a 48/15, but will be installing a 17t cog when I replace the rear hub soon. I wanted something that would be a tad easier around town, no matter what kind of shape I'm in I break a sweat way too easily.

Permalink Reply by Chris on April 15, 2009 at 4:39am

Just switched out from my usual 48 16 to a 48 15, and man am I happy with it! I'm sure my feelings will change once I am riding home in a 17 mph headwind someday, but man it was great to be able to haul it down the LFP!

Permalink Reply by Jester on May 19, 2009 at 2:38pm

I just switched from 48/16 to 46/16 and even though that ratio spins me fast quite soon I fully dig the rapid cadence I believe (I just did this switch yesterday).

Of course, I am kind of new to fixie riding (2.5 months) and think it's the most fun!

Permalink Reply by DavID on June 2, 2009 at 2:30pm

Jester Rocks!!!

Permalink Reply by Jackie on September 14, 2009 at 11:50am

I can't tell if it's better to get a lower or higher ratio for the winter...

I didn't ride fixed gear this past winter (road bike, switched gears often - never happy though), but will be riding fixed this winter. Right now my ratio is 44/16. I like it fine, but I am thinking about switching to 46/16 or 48/16, maybe 46/17. I don't know....

I know for sure that I don't want to go lower than what I have now, though. I rode my brother's bike around all day today, and I'm in love with everything about his bike, except its low ratio (38/16 or something like that?!).

Yeah, I need help! hah!

Permalink Reply by mattbikes1 on September 15, 2009 at 6:24pm

I just downed my ration from 48/16 to 48/17 and it has made a big difference. What I lost in top speed I have more than gained in take off and flexibility with my speed. I will stick to it for the winter. Part of the reason I downed my ratio is that the wind was killing me on my ride from Foster and California to 1700 South Michigan. I can also get a better cardio workout with a slightly lower ratio.

Permalink Reply by JFred4 on September 16, 2009 at 5:24am

Sorry to sound like a dumbass but I am. I just started riding a fixie- 48/16. Which I love by the way. What's better for the windy winter months? Especially along the lake?
Thx

Permalink Reply by mattbikes1 on September 16, 2009 at 8:01pm

Stick to the roads, they are plowed and clear. I don't know about the trail.

JFred4 said:

Sorry to sound like a dumbass but I am. I just started riding a fixie- 48/16. Which I love by the way. What's better for the windy winter months? Especially along the lake?
Thx

Permalink Reply by mattbikes1 on September 16, 2009 at 8:05pm

You, my friend, must have massive legs. That is one mean ratio!

arman said:

i'm running a 50/14 and boy are my legs tired....starting with that ratio was a bit of a pain in the ass, buit i replaced the stem with a really steep angled one that forces my body/weight forward. i immediately noticed both stopping and starting were made way easier.

Permalink Reply by mattbikes1 on September 16, 2009 at 8:10pm

Invest in some really good socks. Wool synthetic blend, you will thank yourself. Bridgedale is the brand I love.

Chris said:

48/16 seems good to me always. man i need some better effin shoes my toes freeze everytime even with 3 pairs of sock

Permalink Reply by AR on September 21, 2009 at 7:01am

Just switched to 42/14 from 42/15, probably gonna stick with that for the winter, although the wind has been rough sometimes so far, i guess i need to catch up to my gear ratio....

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