I received a question from a reader regarding speed on her quarter mile flat street. Her friend outruns her every time no matter how fast she pedals.
Reader bike setup. 50 x 34 crank with an 11×36 cassette
She says she puts the chain on the small ring (the 34 on the crank) and the big ring on the back (the 36 on the cassette) so she can pedal faster and faster. No matter how fast she pedals, bouncing all over the seat, she can not out pace her buddy.
Do you know why Betty Bounce can’t win this race????