Rear sprocket reccomendation

Vince Lupo · Post by **Vince Lupo** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 12:28 pm

Would a 17 fit on the front? I think even a 16 would be a tight fit.

davomoto · Post by **davomoto** » Sat Jul 07, 2012 5:54 pm

Possibly with a 520 chain and sprockets, not with a 530!

Davo

Jlovvorn · Post by **Jlovvorn** » Wed Jul 11, 2012 4:50 pm

Wow Vince, those are some scary numbers.

I never imagined the sproket could have such a dramatic effect, but thining about my old 10 speed, it makes sense.

I think since I have time to kill, I am going to try and source a 34T, which should be a little bump up from my 31, but not too crazy.

I dont see myself ever taking this bike out of a highway, but I do want to be able to do 60 on a 50MPH backroad sometime.

Thanks again.

Jlovvorn · Post by **Jlovvorn** » Sat Oct 06, 2012 12:41 pm

Ok, after a long injury (not on the bike) I am finally riding again, and here are the results.

With a 37 on the back, the bike is way way more snappy and fun, but there is a cost too.

The bottom line is if you never use the highway, this is a great set up around town. If you do, this is not a good idea.

In city traffic, where I am 90%, its great because you have very strong power in 3rd at about 30-35.

Its also a bonus that you can start from 2nd smoothly if you are rolling at all.

The higher revs are also much louder, and thus safer (IMO).

Climbing hills (which I do a lot) is also way more fun with this set up.

These are my rough estimates from the first ride:

First gear - 6,000 RPM = 25mph
Second -6,000 RPM = 35mph
Third -6,000 RPM = 47mph
Fourth -6,000 RPM = ~60mph (I didnt take it over 50 today)