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Old 11-24-2007, 02:23 PM
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cog redux
i need to gear down the atala fixie for some more than flat riding.
what would be an appropriate gear?

in my box:

rings _ 46, 50
cogs _ 18, 15, 14 (possible 16)

spinning is the devil.
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Old 11-24-2007, 02:48 PM
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nevermind.
i went to the library.
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Old 11-24-2007, 02:49 PM
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Old 11-24-2007, 05:44 PM
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Spinning is hot.
46x18
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Old 11-24-2007, 06:30 PM
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16
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fixed,
you're a bull...
manet is a skinny legged fellow...
hes looking for a compact 34 crank with a 21 cog.
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Old 11-24-2007, 07:04 PM
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We use
38/17 which is great on the trainers. Outside it allows us to climb most of the local hills pushing 24lb bikes. Just was in Jersey City. Just figure out what you need to climb the viaduct at 14th street in Hoboken.LOL
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Old 11-25-2007, 08:07 AM
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Nice gear calculator

Personally, a 48x17 is about right for the local rolling hills. But I've been SSing offroad for a while (32x17) and my knees are used to the abuse.
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Old 11-25-2007, 09:54 AM
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shopped on the way to the movies:

surly 17 cog
shiney new chain

happy
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Old 11-25-2007, 10:18 AM
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Next week, same ride as today. Fixed.
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