newcastlecycling

I was speaking to Metro about ratio's he has some other front chain rings that he can fit that would give him a more appropriate gang gearing, 48 x 16 is a tad too small for a flat course like that when you have a big powerful commuter like him pushing it.

Correct, but I need a longer chain, and I keep hoping I will get a road bike (ie one with gears) before racing each weekend and so not have to add links to the chain on the trackie.  But if I have to wait much longer then I may weaken and put a bigger gear on the front.

I will probably tough it out another week, as I think it is very good for me to have to spin and think in a race.  Doubt I will win, but imagine how shameful it would be for those in Vets C grade if I were to beat them in a sprint on such a small gear!  I am having fun chasing people down and general shite stirring in the race.