I recently changed from 48x17 (74 gear inches) to 48x19 (64 inches or close). I much prefer it. My average speed hasn't dropped, but my cadence is up and I can stop a lot better.
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I recently changed from 48x17 (74 gear inches) to 48x19 (64 inches or close). I much prefer it. My average speed hasn't dropped, but my cadence is up and I can stop a lot better.