SunnyBoy Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) Hi all, I'll be running a 16t front sprocket set-up soon for a 26" and wanted to know if anyone has any suggestions as to whether either 16:13 or 16:14 set ups are preferred? As the normal setup of 18:15 gives a ratio of 1.2:1 and 16:14 gives 1.14:1 it seems a bit far off compared to 16:13 at 1.23:1. I'd replace the chain regularly every 3 months or so, so chain wear shouldn't be a huge issue. What do you think. Edited July 30, 2012 by SunnyBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Dark Posted July 30, 2012 Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 (edited) I run 16:14...my little legs cant hack 18:15 / 16:13 haha Edited July 30, 2012 by Alex Dark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyBoy Posted July 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2012 Does it feel a little too easy to pedal compared with 18:15? I'm used to a street set-up (18:13 on 24") which is much harder to pedal.... I've got 170mm cranks too which is a bit more leverage than the 165mm on my 24". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogre Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 i was using 16-12 on my 24" with no difficulties, but i was a bit of a beast at the time i'd imagine 16-13 would be good for tgs with a 26" wheel.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Limburn Posted July 31, 2012 Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I run 16:14 and it does seem light at times, but I've been using that ratio for years now. I think a little more power could be put down with 16:13, but I'd have to re-learn all my run ups haha. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunnyBoy Posted July 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2012 I think I'd prefer a slightly heavier gearing considering I'm used to a streety set-up. Guess 16:13 it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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