Gary.s Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 hey everyone I'm currently running a gear ratio of 18-12, its feeling a little light for back wheeling as I'm running a longer frame.So I'm thinking of running a 19-12 ratio so its slightly harder.I would like to know your views e.g will it affect any other aspects of riding? cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladd Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 Most people use 18:12 thats perfect...Are you running front freewheel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 A lot of people run 16-12 don't they?that would be more suitable i think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary.s Posted February 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 (edited) No I'm running a profile rear hub.16-12 will just be silly that will be to low gearing.anyone reckon 19-12 is worth trying?Gary Edited February 19, 2008 by Gary.s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Tom* Posted February 19, 2008 Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 16 - 12 . . thats pretty hard really.If you find 18 - 12 a bit too easy, you could give 19 - 12 ago, im not sure if you can get 19 tooth screw on sprockets or freewheels though. If not you could drop to an 11 on the back . . if your running a profile or can find an 11 tooth threaded sprocket, but that might be quite a bit stiffer, it makes more of a diffrence if you change the back sprocket rather than the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary.s Posted February 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2008 16 - 12 . . thats pretty hard really.If you find 18 - 12 a bit too easy, you could give 19 - 12 ago, I'm not sure if you can get 19 tooth screw on sprockets or freewheels though. If not you could drop to an 11 on the back . . if your running a profile or can find an 11 tooth threaded sprocket, but that might be quite a bit stiffer, it makes more of a diffrence if you change the back sprocket rather than the front.Cheers tom Yeah Ive seen the 19T screw on sprocket on tartys.I reckon ill give it a go i just feel that i need a little bit harder gearing set up for back wheeling.Does anyone think it may affect side hops lunges etc?Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boswell Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Please use the search in future this topic comes up all the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muel Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Please use the search in future this topic comes up all the time. I've never seen it before.Try the 19t, it's hardly going to be a costly mistake if you go back to 18t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 i havei think mine's 18-13, i wanna try 12 or 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NileBrown™ Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Rather than making a new topic, whats the best gear ratio for a stock? Im using an 18tooth cog on the front so what should I have at the back? 15 or 16? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sheehan! Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Rather than making a new topic, whats the best gear ratio for a stock? Im using an 18tooth cog on the front so what should I have at the back? 15 or 16?Why are you asking in new members LOL joking, some of them are clever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary.s Posted February 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 Please use the search in future this topic comes up all the time. For your information i have searched and nothing came up, for a 19-12 gear ratio for mod.so please use the search in future before you post pointless posts!im going to go for the 19-12 gear ratio i will let u know what i think people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted February 20, 2008 Report Share Posted February 20, 2008 For your information i have searched and nothing came upMmmmm..... Gear Ratios Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary.s Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Mmmmm..... Gear RatiosAnd none of them has anything about 19-12 gearing on a mod.So thats why i made this topic.Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan6061 Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 What length cranks do you have?If they're 170mm, then you have the perfect ratio really... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary.s Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 What length cranks do you have?If they're 170mm, then you have the perfect ratio really... Yeah they are 170mm, but i want to see what peoples views are on 19-12 gearing.Because i want to try a slightly harder gearing.Gary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robonatomz Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 i use 19 12 on a mod mate, and i think it awesome, lots more power for back wheeling/wheely hoping, and doesn't affect the side hop too much, 170mm cranks by the way, rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary.s Posted February 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 i use 19 12 on a mod mate, and i think it awesome, lots more power for back wheeling/wheely hoping, and doesn't affect the side hop too much, 170mm cranks by the way, robThanks for you reply Is it ok for gapping off rails, small object ect?Cheers Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo-Scott Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 My mate runs an 11 tooth on the back with an 18 up front and it doesn't feel to bad. you can feel the difference in the kick but once you have been riding it for 30 minutes or so you get used to it so it just feels kinda normal.Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NileBrown™ Posted February 21, 2008 Report Share Posted February 21, 2008 Rather than making a new topic, whats the best gear ratio for a stock? Im using an 18tooth cog on the front so what should I have at the back? 15 or 16? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.