6 replies to this topic

[Danny00135]

So when I bought my stock, the guy threw in a middleburn super pro bash ring for free, but it's 16t, i was just wondering if i were to start using it what would be an apropriate sprocket size for the rear.. i've never run 16t on the front but it should shed a bit of weight and i might even be able to run my tensioner closer to the chainstay (it's bugging me) Ta very muchly.

[Luke Rainbird]

16:14 is a relatively normal 26" ratio, so would be your best bet as a start point - if that's too easy run a 13.

[ezgonzo]

i'd vote 16-12 or possibly 16-13, you may also want to take into account the length of your cranks aswell,

if your running 175mm middleburns then i'd opt for 16-12, anything above 12 on the rear using this setup would be way too low of a ratio imo.

however if your running 160's then 16-13 might be a better ratio,

[Ali C]

18:15 is the standard gear ratio.

15 / 18 = 0.833

0.833 * 16 = 13.333

So yeah, ideally 16:14 or 16:13. Generally speaking 16:14 is the 'normal' gear ratio to run. 16:12 would be a bit mental...

[Danny00135]

Thanks everyone, now just need to wait for tarty to open to get myself one

[Andeee]

18:15...

[Ali C]

Andeee, on 05 February 2012 - 02:10 PM, said:

18:15...

Not sure if it's my aids melting my brain, but I am pretty sure he has a 16T on the front hence the reason for this topic and everyone except you giving an answer based on that fact.