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Old 04-04-2021, 04:38 PM   #9
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Default Re: Differfential Gear Ratio - Determining

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Originally Posted by Synchro909 View Post
Because one back wheel is held stationary, the other turns twice as much as it would if both wheels were turning. In the example you gave, the back wheel would turn nearly one full turn with 2 turns of the crank.
This is the method I use and have done so for years.
OK, got it. He didn't mention only one tire was off the ground. Think I'll just stick with Kurt in NJ way, which is the same way I have always done it.
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