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This thread has got me thinking about changing by ratio. I used 42:16 for nearly my whole time on fixed, since 2004 but changed to 44:16 toward the end of last year. I did enjoy my original ratio which I found pretty good for all occassions even long distances such as London to Brighton. But thought I'd like a bit more top speed and perhaps a faster cruising speed.
But over the past few months my experience has been just general hard work especially going from a standing start and in a headwind. My overall average speed is not much higher if at all. So I'm thinking of dropping down a notch. I've gone from a 71 gear up to a 74 so perhaps 73 would be just right. So my question is this: 43:16 or 46:17? I don't skid by the way.
With the first option I'd just have to get a new chainring. But with the second I'd have to get both. Any thoughts??