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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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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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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

for starters, begin with a slightly easier gear than you're used to
with a geared bike for cruising or for your avarage neighbourhood hill.
when you are familiar with riding a fixed, fit harder gears if you feel
you can go faster
dan_s

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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

You're right - 15 or 16 is likely the right choice. A 16 will be easier
to accelerate away from stoplights and also to slow down before
stoplights, and a 15 will give you a higher top end speed. Your choice.
I use mine for commuting and rides around town - 42x16.

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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

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

I use a 42-16...We have DA 16t for $25+ shipping

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?