Swapped the 24T sprocket for a 20T and took a link out of the chain.
Gearing WAS 38/50/67.
NOW 45/60/80.
My calcs say 135 Watts at 14.25 mph, which is 80 rpm in middle and 60 rpm in top.
Test ride to IKEA in Coventry. 25 mile round.
60 rpm in top - truely delightful.... sheer relaxation.
2 1/2 hour round trip ( 1/2 hour drinking IKEA's coffee ). I don't feel as if I've been out yet!!!!
I may go to the Wednesbury IKEA this afternoon,, who want's to watch West Brom on the telly....
Gearing WAS 38/50/67.
NOW 45/60/80.
My calcs say 135 Watts at 14.25 mph, which is 80 rpm in middle and 60 rpm in top.
Test ride to IKEA in Coventry. 25 mile round.
60 rpm in top - truely delightful.... sheer relaxation.
2 1/2 hour round trip ( 1/2 hour drinking IKEA's coffee ). I don't feel as if I've been out yet!!!!
I may go to the Wednesbury IKEA this afternoon,, who want's to watch West Brom on the telly....