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Old 09-21-07, 10:20 AM
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Let talk sprockets....


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Originally Posted by OreoGitorio View Post
the problem w/ going down in the front is now you've go a big heavy chain that has to make a tighter turn.... think of how fast the chain is whipping towards the front sprocket... now it's gotta make a tighter turn once it gets there.

This change in direction creates a loss in power..... VERY miniscule, yes, but worth taking into consideration.... if you can get away w/ going to a bigger rear & getting the same ratio improvment w/o adding links (and weight) to the chain, do that.
But but....how do you go bigger in the back and not have to add a link to the chain?

n/m.......I got it, I was not thinking only 1 up in the rear.

Last edited by Jaynnus : 09-21-07 at 10:21 AM. Reason: Cause I am a dope.
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