Is there a way of w...
 

[Closed] Is there a way of working out...

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...the maximum speed attainable from a particular gear ratio?

i.e. on a level road, with no wind, 32/16 setup & 26" wheels you maximum speed is X before you spin out?


 
Posted : 16/03/2009 10:55 am
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Use the Sheldon Brown gear calculator - you can work out speed at certain RPM
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/


 
Posted : 16/03/2009 11:03 am
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wot ^ said.

Used Sheldons to calculate what ratio to use for our Pompinos for a road tour.


 
Posted : 16/03/2009 11:06 am