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Old 05-10-13 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 1.75
ok, looked at the chart again and I see the same # coming up no mater which way I went 44-22 or 40-20...is one way better to go then the other? thanks for being patient with me...all new to me but enjoying the learning...thanks 1.75
In a theoretical sense, bigger sprockets are better, ie 44:22 vs. 36:18. But the difference is very small, so the smart approach is to go the way that requires the least expense, and hopefully replacing only one item. If rear sprockets big enough are available, than that's usually cheaper, but whatever works is fine.
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