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Know that I know what to do about my fixie...thanks to you guys. Im set
to go. One thing though is the track cog. What size should I get? I got a 42T in the front...I presume a 15 or 16T would be a fine gear ratio. I got 42/16 on my Fuji S.S. Also where can I get one...anybody have one laying around I could buy or something. Thanks |
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wrote: Know that I know what to do about my fixie...thanks to you guys. Im set to go. One thing though is the track cog. What size should I get? I got a 42T in the front...I presume a 15 or 16T would be a fine gear ratio. I got 42/16 on my Fuji S.S. Also where can I get one...anybody have one laying around I could buy or something. Thanks There's no set formula to determining the cog/chainring ratio of your fixie/SS, though I recommend that you err on the side of lower gearing. A practical approach I adopt to determining the gearing of a fixie is to repeatedly grind up the steepest local road that the FG is likely to experience using a multi-speed (with the FG's wheel size) in ever higher gears. Your fixie's gearing should not exceed the ratio of the highest gear on your multi-speed that'll take you up that hill without hurting your knees or causing a cardiopulmonary meltdown. Luke |
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I live in a relatively flat area, but there are some rolling
undulations around. I am 6'2" and 225 lb. I use my fixie in the winter/spring solely as a training tool up until the end of March. What I typically do is start with a 42x18 for several weeks, then go to the 17 for a few weeks, then go to the 16. I have only tried the 15 briefly, and did not like it because I felt as if I was "grinding" most of the time instead of spinning. For a single all around gear, something in the 65" to 70" range is a good target, and 42x17 is right around 66-67 depending on your wheel/tire size. This my own personal preference based on my size, local terrain and the purpose of the bike. Greg |
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42x16 works perfectly for me in rolling hills. I've also used a 15 and
a 17 in back and each has their merits. There's no perfect gear, just the one you like. What's your terrain like? |
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