Originally Posted by
supercub
So does everyone switch out the stock gearing on their rush hour? I rode a '07 in the shop, and the gearing seemed pretty steep. If I do go for a different ratio, should I switch the chainring or the cog. Seems like the chainring would be a better option, because it would lower the gearing on both fixed and free cogs.
thats if you ever used the free side. replacing the cog is cheaper and "easier."
i'm a big fan of my 48x17. but i'm not sprinter either. it takes a little effort to skid and wasn't very easy at first. it should be noted that i live in a fairly flat state and rarely have to deal with climbs.