spider Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 lets say i got used to 24/17 ratio, how changing to 24/15 will affect my gaps and overall skills? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Drewery Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 You have a 24t front chainring? Going to a smaller gear at the rear would make gaps harder as the pedals would need more leg power to move, however if your bike is light it would be an advantage as more power equals bigger gaps. Having a harder gear would put more pressure through your chain/hub etc though, so that could be a problem. I run 22/20, and for most people this may be too easy but for me it feels perfect. Its personal opinion, try and have a go on a bike with a harder ratio, and if you like it, try it then find out if it benefits your riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nick Riviera Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 i think the majority of stock riders favour a 22-18 gearing although it is down to personal preference and obviously going from a 17 to a 15 would make pedaling and kick hopping / gapping a bit harder , but you get used to it :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-0 Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 24:15 thats crazy talk. I dont think i even ride 18:15. Firstly get a smaller chainring, then get a smaller cassette, then think about changing gear. What are you using, a rock ring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spider Posted May 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 i use a compact drive 5 bolt type middleburn bashring on race-face northshore dh cranck arms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazmaz03 Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Hello everyone I run a 22tooth on the front and a 19 on the back "nice and light" (gear that is) (Y) . I think that if your bike has a different wheel base it would make a difference to how you have your gear set up. Even the lenth of the crank arms make a big difference i have 170 with my leeson wheel base which is 1040. Rant over. :) Gaz (Y)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onzamad Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 i run 22:17 and for me thats perfect, i also have 175 cranks so i get that little more torque. at the end of the day its just personnal preferance, if you dont like the new setup, go back to the other one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne-king Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 16-15 for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manuel Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 22:18 at the moment with 22:17 for big rolly polly gaps but i used to be 22:19 - but the spider on my cassette broke so i was forced into dropping down - gives abit more oompffff pedalling into stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrashZen Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 Used to go 20-16 now on 22-17. But the harder the gear, the more likely you'll be ejected off your bike rather than pulling the move... Beware that for the same number of teeth difference, 20/16 is not the same as 22/18 for example. 20/16 is harder. The ratio is not the same, take computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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