MikeCottTrials Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) Just wondering what the most common mod gearing is really,I assume it will be 18:12 but i've just switched to 18:13 and wondered how many others used this gear Edited September 10, 2009 by MikeCottTrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 15:12 i belives is the most commen one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 15:12 i belives is the most commen one.I doubt it, that would be rediculously light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Yoshi Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I doubt it, that would be rediculously lightTrying to member my old gearing. Maybe it was 18:12. Shall go and count my old freewheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 (edited) I was wrong anyway, thinking about it, it would be really heavy.If i was a betting man i'd guess it was 18:12**Oh no actually i was right first time lol** Edited September 10, 2009 by MikeCottTrials Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm 18:9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-baby158 Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I'm 18:9You sure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 You sure?lol thats what i thought, not unless he's got legs like marble towers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex-trials-boy Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 i am running a 16:15 on my stock and i love it.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurence--Trials Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 whoops lol, im 18:12 my mate pointed out, thanks alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 18:12 with longer cranks gives you that nice light feeling you get with 18:13, but you've still got the beasty power of 18:12. Definitely recommend it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 i am running a 16:15 on my stock and i love it..Lol. Hmmm.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 18:12 with longer cranks gives you that nice light feeling you get with 18:13, but you've still got the beasty power of 18:12. Definitely recommend it!i was thinking of switching back. and i need new cranks, which is a coincidence, so i might try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I was running 175s, but you could probably get away with 170s if you're running 160's/165's now. Seem to be a lot of options for 170 cranks, so go nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith!! Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 18:12 with 170mm cranks for the sluts, best gear ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeCottTrials Posted September 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 I was running 175s, but you could probably get away with 170s if you're running 160's/165's now. Seem to be a lot of options for 170 cranks, so go nuts!At the moment i've got some 170 gu cranks, but there totally dead. Wobbling on both sides So 5mm difference on either side probably won't feel like much of a change but im game to try Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Winton. Posted September 10, 2009 Report Share Posted September 10, 2009 At the moment i've got some 170 gu cranks, but there totally dead. Wobbling on both sides So 5mm difference on either side probably won't feel like much of a change but im game to tryyoul be suprised how much further you can gap with 175 mm cranks ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 youl be suprised how much further you can gap with 175 mm cranks !Does it ACTUALLY make a difference? 'cause I'm in need of new cranks and may consider.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith!! Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Does it ACTUALLY make a difference? 'cause I'm in need of new cranks and may consider..Longer cranks makes you put less effort in, go to faster, if that makes sence, like you can kick the same as you did with 160 cranks but you will go furthur with 170 because its easyer, so you put more effort in, and ends up spinning your wheel faster, that doesnt really make ANY sence, but i dunno how to explain it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Longer cranks makes you put less effort in, go to faster, if that makes sence, like you can kick the same as you did with 160 cranks but you will go furthur with 170 because its easyer, so you put more effort in, and ends up spinning your wheel faster, that doesnt really make ANY sence, but i dunno how to explain it.More leverage. I get that, but I was wondering if 5mm will make a difference.Longer cranks makes you put less effort in, go to faster, if that makes sence, like you can kick the same as you did with 160 cranks but you will go furthur with 170 because its easyer, so you put more effort in, and ends up spinning your wheel faster, that doesnt really make ANY sence, but i dunno how to explain it.More leverage. I get that, but I was wondering if 5mm will make a difference. EDIT: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat Smith!! Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 More leverage. I get that, but I was wondering if 5mm will make a difference.More leverage. I get that, but I was wondering if 5mm will make a difference. EDIT: Well yeah else they wouldnt bother making them just like 5-10mm bb height makes a difference Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben John-Hynes Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 just like 5-10mm bb height makes a difference But does it!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 Longer cranks makes you put less effort in, go to faster, if that makes sence, like you can kick the same as you did with 160 cranks but you will go furthur with 170 because its easyer, so you put more effort in, and ends up spinning your wheel faster, that doesnt really make ANY sence, but i dunno how to explain it.It's just the mechanical advantage of using a longer lever. It's the same as trying to push a door by it's hinges, then pushing it further out - if you push by the hinges, it takes more effort to move it. If you push it further out, it's easier. If you've got the same gear ratio, it's going to feel nice and light and mean you can get a bit more explosive power out of it if you run 175's. You get the same decent amount of power, but at the same time it doesn't feel too light, which 18:13 usually seems to. Unrelated, but I went through your town/past your house with Ali 2 nights ago...More leverage. I get that, but I was wondering if 5mm will make a difference.I'd say it does, yeah. I mean, some people can just get on any bike and ride it however, but some other people notice changes in their setup more. If it's only 5mm you'll probably notice a bit of a difference but then just not really notice it after a while (Feels weird as hell at first 'cos of the way your legs have to move in a different sized circle). If it's a change from 158's/160's/165's you'll 100% feel it.At the end of the day, with something like cranks, it should be reasonably easy to swap a set of 175's for 170's if needs be. It shouldn't really come to that if you do plump for 175's just 'cos it IS something you can get used to pretty easily, so it's not going to make your bike feel particularly bad or anything should you happen to not get on with it. It's definitely more of a help than a hinderance in any case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr ailsbury Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I've got 18:12 with 170 cranks on my Python, its OK but I used to run 16:12 with 170 cranks and that felt sooo nice, ran 16:12 for years and loved it, only got an 18 tooth freewheel because I wanted a Tensile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT! Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I prefer longer cranks, i think mine are 170's. Going to a bike with just 160/165's just feels horrible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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