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Mr Nice

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Gear Ratio
« on: January 01, 2009, 06:13 PM »
Could someone please explainn gear ratio to me? dont know what 16t freewhelel 42 chainrnring v 18t freeewheel 39 chainring means whats the differance/advantage of one other the other? whats the best ratio?
thanks in advance :daumenhoch:

bof

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Re: Gear Ratio
« Reply #1 on: January 01, 2009, 06:25 PM »
try this on the bmxultra site the higher the number the harder it is to pedal 44/16 is the average bmx gearing
http://www.bmxultra.com/downloads/flash/gearchart.htm

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Re: Gear Ratio
« Reply #2 on: January 01, 2009, 06:35 PM »
Front cog Teeth no. divided by the rear cog Teeth no. multiply by the wheel size (so a good equation for any wheel size  :daumenhoch:) I.E 44/16x20 =55 this is the number you aim for generally. Less is easier more is harder. Baddabing
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Mr Nice

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Re: Gear Ratio
« Reply #3 on: January 01, 2009, 06:40 PM »
Cheeers!

(((sonic)))

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Re: Gear Ratio
« Reply #4 on: January 01, 2009, 06:41 PM »
Depends on your style of riding, track you are racing, conditions etc....i still ride with a 46/16 and love it, suits me ;)

Mr Nice

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Re: Gear Ratio
« Reply #5 on: January 01, 2009, 06:57 PM »
Depends on your style of riding, track you are racing, conditions etc....i still ride with a 46/16 and love it, suits me ;)
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Talking os race bike. so does 46/16 give good top end of good acceleration(wifes spelling)?

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Re: Gear Ratio
« Reply #6 on: January 01, 2009, 07:08 PM »
46/16 is for top end, you need powerful legs to get going, great for long tracks...
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moley

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Re: Gear Ratio
« Reply #7 on: January 01, 2009, 07:18 PM »
I tried 47/16 at Bradford last summer!!

And I've tried 44/16 too!!

I'm shit with both!!   :LolLolLolLol:

wirewheel

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Re: Gear Ratio
« Reply #8 on: January 01, 2009, 07:35 PM »
45 16 with 180 cranks :daumenhoch:

Mr Nice

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Re: Gear Ratio
« Reply #9 on: January 01, 2009, 08:31 PM »
Cheers everyone

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Re: Gear Ratio
« Reply #10 on: January 01, 2009, 08:59 PM »
40/17  24 x1.75 whit  180 profiles

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