Question about gear ratios
02-16-17, 01:47 PM
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Question about gear ratios
I am building a SS soma wolverine up for my gravel grinder/cx setup. The crank I currently have is a truvativ noir with a 104 bcd. I was planning on running a 46x18 but I am having a hard time finding a 46t chainring with 104 bcd. How much of a difference would it make if I changed to a 42x16?
02-16-17, 03:40 PM
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02-16-17, 06:46 PM
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Larger gears wear slower than small ones, but it shouldn't be an issue if you maintain your bike.
02-16-17, 08:03 PM
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+Bit easier acceleration (lower ratio)
+Bit chain run smoother (larger rear sprocket)
42x16
+A little top end speed (higher ratio)
+A little Lighter weight (smaller front and rear)
Anything else I miss?
its should be no different but at this range, I prefer 46x18 if you ask me
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