Theta2 Posted September 16, 2011 Report Share Posted September 16, 2011 Hi guys I'm currently running an Echo SL freewheel on the rear of my bike and Middleburns up front (22-18) but i find this gearing too easy to pedal and I don't feel I can get as much power down as if it was a little harder. I know the right set-up for 18t on the rear is 23-18 but I don't want to go bigger than the current 'Burns bashring. My question is would 18-15 gearing be noticeably harder? I can do this quite cheaply as I already have a freewheel and a screw on rear hub, and the switch would save me around 94g. I'm quite favouring the idea provided the ratio will be enough of a difference. My only apprehension is the trouser munching factor. Feedback greatly appreciated, Thanks, Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 26" yeah? 18:15 will actually be about the same as 22:18. 22:18-19 is about the standard on stock for have a 22T chainring. But if you want it too feel harder then 22:18 and you want the freewheel up front, then mabye try 18:14. But that might upset your chain tension if you have horizontal drop outs and might require a half-link, as most frames are designed with 18:15 in mind ( if you have vertical drop outs then you won't have any problems ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrlynch Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 In reply to the trouser munching factor I think you'll be surprised at how little this will happen, unless you wear super baggy pants to ride in anyway As for the Gearing ratio, I'm no expert. So I'll not pretend I am lmao Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theta2 Posted September 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 26" yeah? 18:15 will actually be about the same as 22:18. 22:18-19 is about the standard on stock for have a 22T chainring. But if you want it too feel harder then 22:18 and you want the freewheel up front, then mabye try 18:14. But that might upset your chain tension if you have horizontal drop outs and might require a half-link, as most frames are designed with 18:15 in mind ( if you have vertical drop outs then you won't have any problems ). I'm gonna go for 18-14 now, Thank you (I have vertical dropouts) In reply to the trouser munching factor I think you'll be surprised at how little this will happen, unless you wear super baggy pants to ride in anyway I always wear jeans to ride in anyway and they are never really baggy, Thanks very much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVal Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 if your riding proper trialsy stuff then id go 18 ffw and 15 on the back. ive just changed from 18-14 which yes felt like i was getting more power but after changing to 18 - 15 im finding the bike alot more agile. personal preference realy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncy H Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 Also worth noting that unless you have an older stock frame that has bash mounts then you'll be wanting to stick a bashing on between the cranks and ffw. This will prevent you from getting you trousers eaten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Gibbs Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 surely a Full ring bash will stop trouser munching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bike_dummie Posted September 17, 2011 Report Share Posted September 17, 2011 (edited) ^ nope i had loads of my jeans munched! I use a echo urban bashring. Edited September 17, 2011 by bike_dummie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVal Posted September 18, 2011 Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 tuck your trouser leg into your sock? its cheaper than a bash ring lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theta2 Posted September 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2011 tuck your trouser leg into your sock? its cheaper than a bash ring lol Yuck I'll be running a bashring anyway as I don't much fancy munching my freewheel every few days :/ Frame is an '06 ZOO! Pitbull for reference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kwizera Simon Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I was running a 22-18 with Middleburns and I changed to a 20-16. Quite a nice set up. I have run 18-15 and it felt a little hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeVal Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 I was running a 22-18 with Middleburns and I changed to a 20-16. Quite a nice set up. I have run 18-15 and it felt a little hard. I ran 20 - 16 before my current setup of 18 ffw and 15 on the back fixed and i can honestly say that 18 -15 is way easier gearing than 20-16! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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