Although these examples deal only with relatively high gearing suitable for racing and other performance riding, they illustrate that a gear check and minor equipment changes can often help riders of all styles improve the efficiency of their bicycles. Casual riders, for example, may consider installing a smaller outer chainring or rethinking their rear cog range for a lower top end. Many stock gear setups include gear ratios that are needlessly high for recreational uses. Not every size will fit your equipment. For best results, reduce or print pages horizontally.
Gear ratios shown are approximate.
For other gears or greater accuracy, multiply drive wheel diameter in inches by number of chainring teeth, then divide by number of teeth on rear cogs for individual ratios. All rights reserved.