Daniel C Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 Rite i have bought a monty 219 magura for a bit of fun and it was cheep...and i really like the gear ratio on it wich is 24:16, would 16:12 be the same gearing as it?If not what would be the same or closest to it please?cheers x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 18:12 is exactly the same as 24:16... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 And is the much favoured gear ratio of the mod world Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel C Posted December 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 18:12 is exactly the same as 24:16...so its not 16:12 then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grant_hundley Posted December 7, 2008 Report Share Posted December 7, 2008 No, 16:12 will be really light on a mod.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Chinnery Posted December 8, 2008 Report Share Posted December 8, 2008 18:12 and also depends on the mm of the cranks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 18:12 and also depends on the mm of the cranks.Technically yes, but in practice mehLonger cranks on mods are so fun for static stuff. You really can feel the difference, even if its just 10mm! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean___John Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 Ive run both 18:12 and 24:16 which is what I'm running now, and i found that the ratio 24:16 was slightly harder and that you could put a little bit more power down.but theres not that much of a difference. Sean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidehop Stuart Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 I run 18:12...feels really good when pedal hopping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryallmaster Posted December 10, 2008 Report Share Posted December 10, 2008 While we are on the subject....Whats the same as 20:16??? in the small world? I ride a 26"Cheers,Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 While we are on the subject....Whats the same as 20:16??? in the small world? I ride a 26"Cheers,Lewis.Well depending on how noticeably low the gear feels, you may want to go as far as 18:13. I remember tarty Adam had that on his monty and it felt really light and jumpy. Problem is obviously you dont get as high a speed so if you're well built theres no point in it (I reckon)18:12 is the norm, and I think that 18:12 is the answer to your question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-A Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Ive run both 18:12 and 24:16 which is what I'm running now, and i found that the ratio 24:16 was slightly harder and that you could put a little bit more power down.but theres not that much of a difference. Sean.I'm sorry but 18:12 and 24:16 are absolutely identical. Possibly you had different length cranks for the different ratios and that made the riding difference. A 3:2 ratio (be that in the form of 18:12 and 24:16) has been considered THE gear ratio to run on a mod for trials for many years. People have experimented with other ratios but with little success.If you wanted to run 16t front then you'd need either 11t or 10t rear sproket. There are people on the forum who've done this, but I think they all went back to 18:12 after a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I'm sorry but 18:12 and 24:16 are absolutely identical. Possibly you had different length cranks for the different ratios and that made the riding difference.LOL haha _pwned18/12 = 1.524/16 = 1.5He speaks the truth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_malcolm Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 while were on the topic of gear ratios, im currently running 22:18 i think.im looking to go smaller due to possibly getting a new set of cranks but also wnat a slightly heavyer gearing thinking possibly 20:14 or maybe 18:12 would this be to heavy ? i want the be able to get a bit more speed and also im a big guy so heavyer gearing doesnt really make it that much harder for me as i prefere it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaRtZ Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 while were on the topic of gear ratios, im currently running 22:18 i think.im looking to go smaller due to possibly getting a new set of cranks but also wnat a slightly heavyer gearing thinking possibly 20:14 or maybe 18:12 would this be to heavy ? i want the be able to get a bit more speed and also im a big guy so heavyer gearing doesnt really make it that much harder for me as i prefere it.nopeIm about average build and 18:12 is fine for me. I think you'll find 18:12 gives you a massive range of options too in terms of products, setups and configurations: Espeicially if you're getting new cranks too.You can run Front Freewheel (FFW)You can run Front Freewheel + Bash ring. Then take any bash plates offYou can run rear cassette (IE a profile hub or a king if you've got the cash) and then an 18t cog on the cranks (Again with or without a bashring)As for what bits to choose, again you've got a LOT of choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Gear ratio?I'm currently running 22:16 on my 24". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tryallmaster Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Well depending on how noticeably low the gear feels, you may want to go as far as 18:13. I remember tarty Adam had that on his monty and it felt really light and jumpy. Problem is obviously you dont get as high a speed so if you're well built theres no point in it (I reckon)18:12 is the norm, and I think that 18:12 is the answer to your questionAwesome, cheers. I will give 18:12 a go. Lewis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam F Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 Ok, while we are here i'm getting stock with 16t up front.. what would i need for rear? Asin the standard mod is 18-12 whats stock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 (edited) Ok, while we are here i'm getting stock with 16t up front.. what would i need for rear? Asin the standard mod is 18-12 whats stock?I think you will need a 14t on the back with a 16t on the front Edited December 12, 2008 by Mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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