keepin the ratio
09-03-09 | 11:40 AM
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keepin the ratio
Hey all, got a question. Im looking to upgrade my crankset so its not the horrible old creaky one that came on this bike in 1977. Right now Im using 40t in the front and a 14t cog in the rear. This ratio works pretty well for me, could stand to be a little bit heavier. My question is, since the crankset i've found is a 46t, what cog should i purchase to keep things around the way they are. I've read the sticky on this but it involves entering a lot of information about my bike that I am not really sure of. Thanks!
09-03-09 | 11:44 AM
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Hey all, got a question. Im looking to upgrade my crankset so its not the horrible old creaky one that came on this bike in 1977. Right now Im using 40t in the front and a 14t cog in the rear. This ratio works pretty well for me, could stand to be a little bit heavier. My question is, since the crankset i've found is a 46t, what cog should i purchase to keep things around the way they are. I've read the sticky on this but it involves entering a lot of information about my bike that I am not really sure of. Thanks!
09-03-09 | 11:44 AM
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Bikes: '07 Pista, '09 Fantom Cross Uno, '8? Miyata, '67 Stingray, '0? Zoo mod trials, Tallbike, Chopper, '73 Schwinn Collegiate, '67 Triumph Chopper, '69 CB350, '58 BSA Spitfire, '73 CB450
40/14 = 46/?
14*46/40 = 16.1
14*46/40 = 16.1
09-03-09 | 12:03 PM
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Bikes: 2010 Motobecane Team Track, 1997 GT Edge, 2012 Kilo TT Stripper
