Just curious because I am trying to work on my speed and people are telling me that I should be able to go faster on this ratio
by No_Ask7033
Just curious because I am trying to work on my speed and people are telling me that I should be able to go faster on this ratio
by No_Ask7033
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[https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=SGLS&KB=48&RZ=17&UF=2215&TF=90&SL=2.6&UN=KMH&DV=teeth](https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=SGLS&KB=48&RZ=17&UF=2215&TF=90&SL=2.6&UN=KMH&DV=teeth)
[www.19teeth.org](http://www.19teeth.org)
My stravas clocked me @ +70km on 49×17
https://preview.redd.it/rhvwufq8uvxe1.jpeg?width=1179&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=26e3933b63cab29188f59390629d76fe5fceef9a
46/17 old man, fat, multiple knee surgeries, and arthritis in my knees and hips. I can maintain 19+ mph for multiple hours consecutively with minimal to no stopping (lights/crossings).
Top speed is silly because it’s only for 1 moment. Speed over distance or time is what really matters (avg MPH).
Learn to spin and get faster. 30 mph top speed with a 13 mph average, is still slow.
32.2 mph on a 46×18
Go bomb some hills, and right before you hit the bottom/flat part, try to accelerate.
I didn’t realize folks rode fixed to go fast. Weird.
49/17. Rides fine even after hiatus.
This calculator has been useful to see what cadence you need in which gearing for what speed:
[https://www.bikecalc.com/archives/cadences-at-speed.html](https://www.bikecalc.com/archives/cadences-at-speed.html)
I ride 51:17 and honestly with no wind 25-30 isn’t sustainable for more than a few minutes due to the cadence. I’d say 30max for a few seconds unless going downhill.
48kmh