Danny00135 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 So when I bought my stock, the guy threw in a middleburn super pro bash ring for free, but it's 16t, i was just wondering if i were to start using it what would be an apropriate sprocket size for the rear.. i've never run 16t on the front but it should shed a bit of weight and i might even be able to run my tensioner closer to the chainstay (it's bugging me) Ta very muchly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 16:14 is a relatively normal 26" ratio, so would be your best bet as a start point - if that's too easy run a 13. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezgonzo Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 i'd vote 16-12 or possibly 16-13, you may also want to take into account the length of your cranks aswell, if your running 175mm middleburns then i'd opt for 16-12, anything above 12 on the rear using this setup would be way too low of a ratio imo. however if your running 160's then 16-13 might be a better ratio, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 18:15 is the standard gear ratio. 15 / 18 = 0.833 0.833 * 16 = 13.333 So yeah, ideally 16:14 or 16:13. Generally speaking 16:14 is the 'normal' gear ratio to run. 16:12 would be a bit mental... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny00135 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Thanks everyone, now just need to wait for tarty to open to get myself one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andeee Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 18:15... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali C Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 18:15... Not sure if it's my aids melting my brain, but I am pretty sure he has a 16T on the front hence the reason for this topic and everyone except you giving an answer based on that fact. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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