Swan Island Fixed Gear question

mike.m-@obra.org

2005-05-11



Depends on tire size and type. With an actual tire diameter of 27" a 48 x

16 would be a bit big, 2.5 inches too long. Since tubulars and 700c

clinchers are a bit smaller than 27" they would likely make it. As I recall

last year everyone using "regular" size wheels was able to roll out very

close with a 3:1 chainring:cog ratio. Things were a bit more difficult for

me on smaller wheels.



Mike Murray



-----Original Message-----

From: martin cohen [mailto:mc-@gorge.net]

Sent: Wednesday, May 11, 2005 09:45 AM

To: ob-@topica.com

Subject: RE: [OBRA Chat] Swan Island Fixed Gear question





Didn't race it last year, but since they have a 21' rollout limit,

wouldn't that be a 48 x 16 or so?





Keith A. Prior wrote:

 

Howdy:



If any of you raced in the fixed gear category last year

what gearing did you use? I need to get that bike set up soon.



Thanks!



Keith



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martin cohen

2005-05-11



Didn't race it last year, but since they have a 21' rollout limit,

wouldn't that be a 48 x 16 or so?





Keith A. Prior wrote:

 

Howdy:



If any of you raced in the fixed gear category last year

what gearing did you use? I need to get that bike set up soon.



Thanks!



Keith



Keith A. Prior

2005-05-11



Howdy:



If any of you raced in the fixed gear category last year

what gearing did you use? I need to get that bike set up soon.



Thanks!



Keith