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SM gearing
Posted: 27 Apr 2011, 12:44
by madmanreevo
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
Re: SM gearing
Posted: 27 Apr 2011, 21:22
by knackeredMk1
You are correct.
Re: SM gearing
Posted: 27 Apr 2011, 22:54
by twistednuts
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?
Re: SM gearing
Posted: 27 Apr 2011, 23:44
by abigsupermoto
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
Re: SM gearing
Posted: 27 Apr 2011, 23:48
by twistednuts
Good stuff, cheers for that. I'll order one pronto