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@_JD
Hi,
I've recently bought a single speed bike. I'm liking it but would really like to get some more speed. I don't know much about this but obviously I'm looking for a smaller gear on the back / larger gear on the front.. I took it to the shop today and the guy said that the rear gear was as small as a freewheel would take and that the front was a 52 and that it would cost quite a bit (£70) to get anything larger.
Has anyone got any ideas about what I should buy / fix for some more speed? Other than turning the pedals faster.. :D
Cheers,
Jon