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Is there a way that I can work out the potential top speed of a gear ratio before spinning out?
I was trying to work out what the difference would be between a 38x11 and a 40x11 or 42x11 on a 29er.
Posted : 06/01/2012 7:17 pm
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about 5% up for each step
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Posted : 06/01/2012 7:26 pm
Posted : 06/01/2012 7:28 pm
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Markie - Member
Theres an app for that!A website too...
Cool....
38x11 @ 80rpm = 23.8mph
42x11 @ 80rpm = 26.3mph
Not a great deal in it.
Cheers guys 8)
Posted : 06/01/2012 7:36 pm
about 10%, you mean - Yeah ! 8)Not a great deal in it.
(even I don't spin out at 80rpm)
Posted : 06/01/2012 7:38 pm