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@markrjohnson
This is a very useful calculator aplet: http://software.bareknucklebrigade.com/
It factors in crank length and rolling diameter.
I work on metres gain: For general riding I aim at 6m, which on my Langster = 16/46 with 700 x 23mm tyres and 172.5mm cranks.
I started off much lower and have built up to what appears to be, for me, a nice comfortable gearing.
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