Gear ratios, using
a bicycle's
chainring and
cassette. Why a
smaller rear gear
feels harder but faster.
PromptEngineering · Mechanical Engineering

Explain Gear Ratios With a Bicycle

MT🇨🇦Jun 19, 2026· 970 likes

Why shifting gears changes how hard the pedals feel.

Prompt

Explain gear ratios using a bicycle's chainring and cassette as the example. Cover why a smaller rear gear feels harder but faster, and include the ratio math for one worked example.

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