Chain Tension Affected by Changing Sprocket?
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Chain Tension Affected by Changing Sprocket?
I've got a 46/16 gear ratio ratio right now and I want to make it a bit higher. I'd go with a 15T or 14T rear sprocket but I want to know how drastically that'll affect the chain tension. Input?
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each tooth difference means the axle will need to move 1/8" back or forward:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...l=1#post501899
previous related discussion:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-flop-mismatch
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...l=1#post501899
previous related discussion:
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...-flop-mismatch
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You set chain tension. Its not determined by your ratio.
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