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Autokat

09-21-05, 03:27 AM

I have a khs cruiser with single speed and was wondering if I change the front chainring will it be easier to peddle ?? I'm only considering this as I have just had surgery on a leg and its going to take ages before its back to full strength ( motorcycle accident and nasty looking leg too )

Little Darwin

09-21-05, 04:08 AM

Yes.

Actually, either a smaller chain ring or a larger sprocket on the rear wheel will make pedalling easier as it lowers your gearing.

Good luck on your continued recovery!

Autokat

09-21-05, 04:18 AM

thanks for that

UCSDbikeAnarchy

09-21-05, 11:52 AM

you will also have to add/take off a few links to make the chain work with different gearing. just something to think about.

AndrewP

09-21-05, 03:50 PM

If you have limited movement of the knees a shorter crank will also be easier. I switched the cranks on my wife's bike from 170 mm long to 152 mm because she has arthritis.