So the narrower the bar the bigger gear? Isn't that backwards due to leverage?Here's our formula for picking the correct gear ratio on a fixie:
No need for all these charts and stuff:
Look out the window. .
How flat is it? (0-10) =x
Look in the mirror.
How trendy are you? (0-10) =y
Measure the bars
How narrow are they? =z
So 110+x+y-z=gear inches
Of course this is from when the urban fixie was the go-to bike style for the novice youth , circa 2005
Might be hopelessly inaccurate now
Cycle couriers use narrow bars to flow quick through multiple lines of stationary traffic in cities……so need good handling skills with very narrow bars….The narrow bar relates to the level of self-belief rather than performance or efficiencyView attachment 836924
Most sensible option also I reckon. Use a chain tensioner with a cassette/freewheel to find which ratio suits you best, then decide.Cheapest option is to fit a multiple freewheel and then you can experiment.
Running slicks helps.Cycle couriers use narrow bars to flow quick through multiple lines of stationary traffic in cities……so need good handling skills with very narrow bars….
And bars narrower than hips doesntRunning slicks helps.
Salient point!And bars narrower than hips doesnt