48x18 vs 48x19

46:18 = 63.6GI
48:18 = 66.4GI

You wouldn't really notice the difference. Both above would be a lot spinnier to what you're currently riding. You're better off changing the cog.

48:17 = 70.3GI
48:16 = 74.6GI
48:15 = 79.6GI

Nice one cheers!

I think I may just get a 17T and an 18T and try both out to see which will suit me best

48:19 is a rubbish gear. I felt like I was one of those cartoon characters, you know when the legs go round like crazy but they don't actually get anywhere!
Stick with 48:18

not everyone is strong enough to push 72" in hilly areas

I will always say start low and then work up, that way you develop the muscles from spinning

Gone for few hours and look at the thread!!
I think I'll go for the 48:18 for the time being.
My legs are quite strong so I'd rather work on the cadence, but my previous 44:18 ruled out any accelerating once I was on the move. Just spinning and spinning like crazy.
Not unlike in those cartoons mentioned here!

What would 46/20 be in GI? Only reason I'm asking is because I'm looking at buying the gold 46T sugino chainring in the classifieds and it doesn't seem like they do a 48T one (only quickly googled so please correct me if I'm wrong)

What would 46/20 be in GI?

57.2Gi
Good for track standing. But nowt else!

Jesus christ I'm dumb sometimes, I meant 46/16, all these numbers and ratios are making my brain hurt (could also be my hangover too)

Jesus christ I'm dumb sometimes, I meant 46/16, all these numbers and ratios are making my brain hurt (could also be my hangover too)

Feckin hell. Make your mind up ;)

46:16 = 71.5Gi

Nice one cheers

@Archi Pelago - what kind of fucked up maths are you using? Or was the question from a 26" wheel person?

46x20 is more like 60.5", and 46x16 is more like 76" (on 700x23).

Is your chain long enough?
BTW 48/19 FTskiddyW!

@Archi Pelago - what kind of fucked up maths are you using? Or was the question from a 26" wheel person?

46x20 is more like 60.5", and 46x16 is more like 76" (on 700x23).

Oops! ipod Bike Gears software set on 26" not 700c. I stand corrected Mr BMMF.

Oops! ipod Bike Gears software set on 26" not 700c. I stand corrected Mr BMMF.

You're BMMF's bitch now... Kneel and pray... If you're lucky, you'll burn...

Fuck** T**he World

You're BMMF's bitch now... Kneel and pray... If you're lucky, you'll burn...

I can only do Tuesdays. I'm booked the rest of the week being VBs, Hippy's, Platini's and Pistanators bitch.

I usually get weekends off for good behaviour.

Fuck** T**he World

Ooh! My favourite Norwegian band... Ever!

YouTube - Turbonegro - Fuck The World

Ooh! My favourite Norwegian band... Ever!

More than A-Ha.
Surely you jest.

Saw them live at the Garage a few years ago. Was awesome.
A few of my mates run Turbo Jugend for East London!

My fav Norwegian band:
YouTube - Gorgoroth - Carving a giant (uncensored)

Saw them live at the Garage a few years ago. Was awesome.
A few of my mates run Turbo Jugend for East London!

My fav Norwegian band:

Dooood! I was El Presidente of Chelsea Turbo Jugend... Unofficially, of course, I never got the jackets made, it was just me back in the day... Euroboy's band were also amazing, kinda like Santana x James Williamson era Stooges... Totally worked! :D

Ha ha! My mates got the jackets made and all have 'special' jugend names!
It's all about Happy Tom ;-)

Ha ha! My mates got the jackets made and all have 'special' jugend names!
It's all about Happy Tom ;-)

Happy Tom is awesome... (Not trying to sound like a cunt here but...) I rolled up at a Turbonegro aftershow and Tom collared me cuz I was wearing my Crime shirt, he immediately knew he was among friends (although that place was full to the rafters with hipster cunts)... Great, great band... They know their shit...

chain length

is it long enough to accommodate a larger cog?

Is your chain long enough?
BTW 48/19 FTskiddyW!

I figure the OP is not going with 48/18 anymore, but for the sake of sakeness, you can move from 48/15 to 48/18 on the fuji without changing the chain. I just did it, innit.

I figure the OP is not going with 48/18 anymore, but for the sake of sakeness, you can move from 48/15 to 48/18 on the fuji without changing the chain. I just did it, innit.

inverse OSCC

;)

this thread is ridiculously long considering the banal nature of it's subject, I can't only say, I love riding 38:22. 45.7" FTW!

50/14

48/19 (FTW) is perfect for me. Don't know bout you tho.