Reece B Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 (edited) well the other day i got a middle burn 16tooth bash, and after reading on here, i find that 16:14 is the norm.but ive switched from 22:17 which is pretty hard compared to 16:14, and i cant seem to get up stuff as easy:Sso ive tried 16:13 which is ment to be like 22:17 right? i cant decide if i like 16:14 or 16:13, i like 16:14 it make the bike feel flicky but i cant ride as well.16:13 i can get up walls but the bike feels like a tank:Sargh i just need some opinions and abit more riding with the two set ups i guesscheers Reece Edited June 25, 2007 by Reecerazor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
basher Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Which ever you choose you will just get ust to after a while and the downsides you stated will more than likely go away once your ust to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Ok, so, you've come from riding 22:17, which, as you've also said, is a relatively hard gearing (22/17 = 1.29, 33.65 gear inches)16:14 = 1.14, 29.71 gi, which is a fair bit lighter than your previous ratio, explaining the way it's flickier, but also why you feel it's harder to get up stuff now16:13 = 1.23, 32.00 gi, still lighter than your previous gearing, but far closer, and will make ups a bit easier again (whilst losing a bit of 'flick' remember though)16:12 = 1.33, 34.67 gi, higher than 22:17, but a touch closer than 16:13I'd suggest playing with 16:13 and 16:12, and finding which of the two you feel more comfortable with. Chuck one on, and ride with it for a while, then you'll have a better idea if you do want to change at all or not Hopefully that hasn't been too confusing, but if you want anything clarified just shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted June 25, 2007 Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 Ok, so, you've come from riding 22:17, which, as you've also said, is a relatively hard gearing (22/17 = 1.29, 33.65 gear inches)16:14 = 1.14, 29.71 gi, which is a fair bit lighter than your previous ratio, explaining the way it's flickier, but also why you feel it's harder to get up stuff now16:13 = 1.23, 32.00 gi, still lighter than your previous gearing, but far closer, and will make ups a bit easier again (whilst losing a bit of 'flick' remember though)16:12 = 1.33, 34.67 gi, higher than 22:17, but a touch closer than 16:13I'd suggest playing with 16:13 and 16:12, and finding which of the two you feel more comfortable with. Chuck one on, and ride with it for a while, then you'll have a better idea if you do want to change at all or not Hopefully that hasn't been too confusing, but if you want anything clarified just shout gear inches least someone knows what they are on about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece B Posted June 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2007 ah thanks very much, i think ill go have a play with 16:13 and see how i get on:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sheehan! Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 Definately 16:12 if not 16:13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lankyri Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 yo reece what about my gear do you like that if so i think thats 16-15 or 16-17 cant rememberride with you soon blud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NileBrown™ Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 hey reece, try riding mahers zenith and see what you feel with the ratio on that - his is 16:14 I think thats going to be the best for youta , Nile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh_b Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 i know some top top riders that run 16:14 and they can ride amazing (as in uci worldcup riders). What length cranks are you running? This can affect how the gear feels for example i'm running 18:15 with 175mm cranks but a mat of mine is running 170mm cranks with 16:14 gearing, makes it about the sameish. -Hugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilikeriding Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 personal preference, I'd flip a coin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Garland Posted June 26, 2007 Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 I used to run 22:17 then went to 16:13, found it pretty hard however I then went to 16:14, riding impoved massively.Now I am on the odd gearing of 17-15 Bloody lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reece B Posted June 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2007 well i found, 16:14 to easy, made every thing seem really hard, well just ups:Pive had a play with 16:13 today and i like it, im running 170 arms. although i do like 16:14 for front wheel stuff and gaps but getting up is just a nightmare lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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