Thread: Same Gear Inches-Which is more efficient-Using the Large or Small Chainring
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Old 10-27-15 | 12:54 PM
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Joe Minton
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In the motorcycling world, 16 teeth is (or was) considered too small. Honda's 750 four had a rather high chain wear rate with its 16T front sprocket. The Brits typically used 20 or more and their chains lasted longer.

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