Never saw 81" gears being used at velodromes except in youth leagues. Nominal (27") 87.8/88.2 (52x16 ot 49x15)was pretty standard at velodromes, going higher for some events.
--Mitch Harris Little Rock Canyon, Utah
On 7/21/07, Steven M. Johnson <grisha2@juno.com> wrote:
>
> >From what I have been told, and not based on experience, a track bike
> geared for a velodrome should use about an 81 inch gear.
>
> Would a grass track racer use a lower or higher gear than a velodrome
> rider? Any experienced grass track racers out there?
>
> Steven Johnson, Shiloh, IL
>
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