[CR] Gearing ratios

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From: "Andrew R Stewart" <onetenth@earthlink.net>
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Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 21:54:26 -0400
Subject: [CR] Gearing ratios


Brad- Being a small and weak guy my advice has nothing to do with your high gear. Learn to spin. Faster legs will keep you riding longer then higher gears.

Andrew R Stewart (who got whipped by Keuka Lake's hills today, regardless of his smallness) Rochester, NY
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> Date: Sat, 5 Sep 2009 17:28:12 -0700
> From: Brad Kremer <fourrings3@gmail.com>
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> 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.
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> Cheers!
> Brad Kremer
> PDX , OR
> Late 80's Olmo Super Sexxyness
> Early 80's Ciocc PDM team time trial
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