Does anyone know how to change Gear Ratios
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:41 pm
I was wondering if anyone could help me or tell me how to change gear ratios? does anyone know?
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Does anyone know how to change Gear Ratios
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Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:43 pm
is ur bike shaft, chain, or belt drive?
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:48 pm
Chain
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:51 pm
just change out the sprockets.
are you wanting shorter gearing for better acceleration or taller gearing for lower cruising rpms?
are you wanting shorter gearing for better acceleration or taller gearing for lower cruising rpms?
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 1:56 pm
lower for the rpms and better top speed
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:07 pm
Larger (more teeth) front sprocket.
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:07 pm
if you really wanna change your gear ratios then take it to mechanics that convert RR bikes into real race bikes.
they know how to remove the limits and maximize the performance of mass produced RR bikes.
it'll be expensive though, im sure.
the sprocket change will improve top speed and lessen acceleration... or improve acceleration and lower top speed.
they know how to remove the limits and maximize the performance of mass produced RR bikes.
it'll be expensive though, im sure.
the sprocket change will improve top speed and lessen acceleration... or improve acceleration and lower top speed.
Posted: Mon Jun 26, 2006 2:16 pm
I would be changing out the sprockets on my bike tonight... if it wasn't for....
Since I'm changing both front and back from 14t front 45t rear to 15t/42t it'll drop acceleration a bit in 1st and 6th, but 5th will be about the same as 6th is now, and 1st will be useful to higher speeds which should actually improve things a bit. Anyway, my bike has plenty of acceleration for my needs (commuting via interstates). I'm hoping to pick up a couple MPG at highway speeds.
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Since I'm changing both front and back from 14t front 45t rear to 15t/42t it'll drop acceleration a bit in 1st and 6th, but 5th will be about the same as 6th is now, and 1st will be useful to higher speeds which should actually improve things a bit. Anyway, my bike has plenty of acceleration for my needs (commuting via interstates). I'm hoping to pick up a couple MPG at highway speeds.
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:36 am
Let us know how the sprock-swap goes on that 250. I'm pretty curious.
Posted: Tue Jun 27, 2006 1:56 pm
+1roscowgo wrote:Let us know how the sprock-swap goes on that 250. I'm pretty curious.