I need some help with my track bike gear ratio ?

[WatermelonOrange]

I'm sorta experienced with track bikes, but i don't know a huge deal about Gear Ratio's. I currently running a 46/18, which is really hard when going on flats because i don't gain speed.

Here are some gear ratio's that I'm thinking. And please help me choose for which is good for me skid stopping, I don't want a gear ratio where I can't stop. Thanks

52/18

48/18

or any ideas that you guys have ?

 

[JustinlMichael]

The bigger gear you have in the front the harder to pedal the bike but you will have greater top end. The same will happen if you put a smaller gear on the back. If you would like the most available points on your tires for skidding, consider some combination like 40-17, 42-17, 44-17, 46-17, or even 48-17. The 17 tooth gear in the back is the trick to getting more spots on the tires for skidding to even out the tire wear. If you are having trouble getting up to speed, go with the 42-17 or the 44-17 combination. If you would really like higher top end speed go with the 46-17, 48-17, or even 50-17 for a lot of top end speed. Good luck!

 

[ErickB]

I would say you go with a 48/16, this is perfect for speed and perfect for stoping quick. Works perfect on my track bike.