What gearing do you rock?

49/15

im rocking 48x16 but I want to either do 48x18 or 46x16
what do you think is better for all around riding

48X16 is better. If you drop your ratio too low, youll be slow.

I like the way it feels but I dont want to have one skid patch, I figured I can either buy a cog or a new chainring

mine is 48/17 and i think it's perfect

48X14 its decent. Thinking about changing to 48X16, or one similar that will give me more skid patches.

the low 70's is where it's at.

48X14 its decent. Thinking about changing to 48X16, or one similar that will give me more skid patches.

-frankdatank

well a 48/16 wont give you more skid patches so that one would be out of question. 48/16 = 1 skid patch :/
just go to 48/15 if you want your ratio to be slightly easier

-eurobred

isnt a 48/15 a bit of a harder gear ratio

I think he meant 48/17?

Well, I went with 48X17. I used it on last nights ride and its waaaaaaaay better than 48x14. LOL

46x15

isnt a 48/15 a bit of a harder gear ratio

-detox

48x17 now

53/17 = best

Im building my wife a bike and I have a 44tchainring, what a good sized cog to run, for good all around riding?

http://lafixed.com/Pics/gearratio.jpg

The chart shows the gear inches and skid patches. Great tool to use when thinking about what gearing to get.

thanks I had looked at the chart on page 1 I was just wondering from peoples experiences

is your wife petite?
if shes running a 44t chainring in front you can accompany that with a 16t cog maybe a 17t cog to be a little easier