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Old 13-09-14, 19:09
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Chain and sprockets

Im in the uk what would be a good chain and sprocket sizes i have a 42 on the rear
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Old 14-09-14, 15:27
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With a 42T on the back, you're running quite high gearing unless you've got a 14T on the front? Maybe try the standard 15/45 gearing?

What sprocket have you actually got on the front at the moment with that 42 on the back?
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Old 25-09-14, 03:09
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With a 42T on the back, you're running quite high gearing unless you've got a 14T on the front? Maybe try the standard 15/45 gearing?



What sprocket have you actually got on the front at the moment with that 42 on the back?

Hi thanks i believe its standard set up 15front 42rear what would be a recommended set up please top speed isn't a worry as its more of a town commute bike


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Old 25-09-14, 07:36
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Hi thanks i believe its standard set up 15front 42rear what would be a recommended set up please top speed isn't a worry as its more of a town commute bike


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15/48 is good in traffic/intersections...
I use 15/48 or 14/48..
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Old 25-09-14, 13:37
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15/48 is good in traffic/intersections...
I also have that ratio ... but fitted an Off-The-Road 525 kit along with the drive double bearing modification and the South African poly cush drives.

That setup's been on for 10,000 kms now and is proving to be a fantastically smooth and reliable configuration. So far the wear factor also looks just great as well.

As against a 15/42 ratio ... a 15/48 sprocket will feel like a rocketship off the line
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Old 25-09-14, 14:37
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15/48 it is then thanks for the input folks looking forward to my rocket


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Old 25-09-14, 18:13
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15/48 it is then

You'll need a longer chain!
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Old 25-09-14, 18:57
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You'll need a longer chain!

Thanks buddy going to order a full set and replace chain and sprockets


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