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If a chain is on 24 tooth front gear and 8 tooth rear gear determine whether this combination will result in high speed than a 2 to 1 gear ratio, assuming the speed you are pedalling is the same

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24/8 = 3


the 24 to 8 gear = 3:1 ratio which is greater than 2:1

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