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SM gearing

Post by madmanreevo » 27 Apr 2011, 12:44

think i read knackered uses 15/42 gearing on his SM, what are others using?
I want to get as near a damn right first ttime as possible as im a tightarse and dont want to buy loads of sprockets ;)
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Post by knackeredMk1 » 27 Apr 2011, 21:22

You are correct.

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Post by twistednuts » 27 Apr 2011, 22:54

Im on 14/42 but ive said before 1st gear is almost none existant. Top end is fine.

I dont understand gear ratios, if i put a 15 up front will 1st gear last longer? Or do i need a 13? :?

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Post by abigsupermoto » 27 Apr 2011, 23:44

twistednuts wrote:Im on 14/42 but ive said before 1st gear is almost none existant. Top end is fine.

I dont understand gear ratios, if i put a 15 up front will 1st gear last longer? Or do i need a 13? :?
it will last longer a 13 will be worse than your 14 :geek:

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Re: SM gearing

Post by twistednuts » 27 Apr 2011, 23:48

Good stuff, cheers for that. I'll order one pronto


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