Re: [CR] Gearing ratios

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From: "ehbusch" <ehbusch@bellsouth.net>
To: Brad Kremer <fourrings3@gmail.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <633837670909051728x279b7c26g1405f872a8d12900@mail.gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 6 Sep 2009 08:27:37 -0400
Subject: Re: [CR] Gearing ratios


Brad- JMHO-try dropping it down to the 42X15 and keep the rpm's up around 100 and try to stay smooth. You will burn many more calories and your knees will love you...

Ed Busch
Vonore Tennessee USA


----- Original Message -----
From: Brad Kremer
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2009 8:28 PM
Subject: [CR] Gearing ratios



> So, I have an on topic Olmo. It's currently running 6 gears, on a 52 tooth
> Nervar crank. I'm already on the 15t freewheel with only a 14t in reserve.
> My 20 mile commute is flat. Should I try to find a 53t front ring, or a 7
> speed back end with something along the lines of 11t starter freewheel to
> up
> my caloric output? I'm really not that familiar with gearing ratios and
> things. Trying to keep it original and faster than cars, if anyone has a 6
> or 7 speed with 11t for sale let me know.
>
> Cheers!
> Brad Kremer
> PDX , OR
> Late 80's Olmo Super Sexxyness
> Early 80's Ciocc PDM team time trial