I wanted to get a 48t crankset but i was unsure if it would actually fit on this frame? This is my first time actually building a bike instead of purchasing a complete one. I guess if it didnt fit i could just bolt it to the outside of the crank arm?
by greenbean3210
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nah, people have their own reference. but it looks light i guess?
Sounds horrible but I guess it’s fine for an fgfs build
That’s the Canadian winter ratio
unusual yeah but narrow wide chainring is worse
Only 3 skid patches, horrible for brakeless
I’ve seen people do wheelies on fixed with a ratio like that
Sounds a lil spinny, but good for climbing if ya got lots of hills where you ride. I really like 50/19, but I ride mostly in a flat downtown area, so I like the easy ratio for skidding and fast starts.
Gear ratio is an individual thing that depends on how/where you ride and personal preference. That said, skid patches are a thing so, if you’re staying brakeless, it’s something you should be aware of. Use this to work out anything ratio related:
https://www.surplace.fr/ffgc/
Also, moving your chain ring outboard may cause chain line issues, so just be sure to check it when swapping rings.
42/18 is a lot of fun. I was initially running that gear ratio on my SO-EZ before gearing it up a little bit. Currently running 38/16 which is great for the type of riding I do.
IDK are you in a hilly place full of climbs?
Or you feel you are spinning too much?
not if you like to spin them cranks like a dreidel
omg that nose down saddle and reversed seatpost no grips on the bars that are rotated forward wtf
it’s a good ratio for FGFS/Fixed Gear Freestyle. If you’re switching rfrom 42/18, I suggest just go for 48/17 instead of 48/18. 17t cog is good for starters. I myself used 48/17 but switched to 49-15.
It is a great ratio for casual brakeless cruising – nice and easy
It’s a painfully low ratio for anything other than fgfs or polo.
62 gear inches. Sounds frustratingly slow and spinny but you could pull wheelies super easy