Gearing ratio

[13th Dimension]

Hi, I'm new to flatland and I'm wondering what would be the right gearing ratio for me. I know that 'standard' on other types of BMX riding is ~2.8, what about flatland?

I dont want to go too low, as I still need to ride to spots and stuff. Anyway, I was thinking something like 20/9? That would be 2.2222..., so it shouldn't be that bad for regular riding aswell.

[x james x]

I ran that ratio for awhile, wasn't bad at all, problem is that with gears that small your chain tends to slap the frame alot.

[13th Dimension]

I guess that varies too, each frame is different, I think that wouldn't be too big problem, I currently ran 25/9 gearing with CS brakes and it was fine, If I choose that gearing it would be without back-brakes (or even mounts), even if it will hit the frame I can always build up my super hi-tech "tube+ ductape" chainstayguard..

But overall this gearing is OK? I mean, you can get some speed with this gearing too, would I be able to stay by side with street rider with 2.8 gearing if I really want to?

[LOU4130]

i think youd be ok. I rode my buds bike with 18/9 and it seemed ok. i was thinking of running that same 20/9 myself and i think it would be fine for riding to your spot. I need to do the same thing, and thats the set-up im going for. Currently im running 24/9, which is the standard BMX ratio(like 44/16)