gearing for london to brighton ideas pls

Im thinking bout doing london to brighton at some point. Not to sure about fixed but I was wondering what gearing is most suitable for a leisurely pace. Im currently riding fixed 48 18 what you folks think?

I've not done it fixed before but will be next month. I'm new to this fixed lark so will be twiddling along with 42:16 so similar GI to what you have.

UTFS - loads of LDN to BRTN threads, lots of chat about gearing.

But basically 68' - 76' is fine

Have done it on 48x18 (fine) and 48x15 (stupid)

I did it 46x20 on the Sustrans track. There and back.

Did it fixed on 48x17 - wont say its a piece of piss but its very doable (6 hours) with no training and a stonking hangover

What route, flat or hilly?

Whichever one the BHF night ride used - there was some steep descents and pretty disgusting climbs (the 3 back to back at the end). The descents were fun at 2am with no lights and limited fixie-skidder 'skills'.

Depends on route but 48 x 18 should be fine the hilly way.

50-14 is the officially approved LFGSS gear for this ride.

50-14 is the officially approved LFGSS gear for this ride.

+1

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i'd have a couple up front maybe a 39 and say a 52
and about 8 or 9 out the back say 12 - 21
that should see you right
ditchling will fear you rather than vice versa

i'd have a couple up front maybe a 39 and say a 52
and about 8 or 9 out the back say 12 - 21
that should see you right
ditchling will fear you rather than vice versa

ditchling knows no fear, she's a monster.

ditchling knows no fear, she's a monster.

I went up it on Sunday with gears. It didn't fear me in the slightest...