Originally Posted by
TejanoTrackie
One tooth difference in a rear cog is about the same as 3 teeth change in the front chainring. It's definitely noticeable. Basically it represents about a 6% reduction in the gearing. Going from a 16T to an 18T represents a really big change that would probably be too much.
Yeah I see what you mean now, I'm buying a new wheelset so I will purchase a 16 and 17 for it, I was getting the 16 regardless. Then I can grab a 18 when I've got a better spinning technique.. Sound about right?