Lrn2Trial Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 When I first got my trial bike it was fitted with Trialtech 165mm cranks they broke so I replaced them with Try-All '160mm' cranks and I'm sure the bike feels different or is it just because I haven't been on bike in like a week. Anyone else had this or noticed this before. Should I just keep riding and get used to the 160 cranks, I got my first trial bike in march so I'm new and just trying to learn as much as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 the gearing will feel a tad harder and the bike might feel a little 'sluggish' but it shouldn't affect you too much just get used to it, if you're still having problems after a few rides drop down a tooth on the rear sprocket Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 after a few rides drop down a tooth on the rear sprocket That'd make the gearing feel harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WIGAN ?? Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 That'd make the gearing feel harder. yeah it would hahah, go up one i meant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 It will change the amount of pedal rotations you can get in from a given distance to and object. Depending if you ride mod or stock really. If its a mod you will be ok, shorters cranks are actually better than longer cranks. Yes longer gives more leverage but your legs have to travel further, and also faster when it comes to a run up. Are you mod or stock ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrn2Trial Posted May 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Ye that's how it feels now you've mentioned it I thought It might have been because I haddent been on the bike for a week and I just forgot how it felt, I prefer 165mm but I going to stick at 160mm. How do you change it up a tooth on the rear sprocket?It will change the amount of pedal rotations you can get in from a given distance to and object. Depending if you ride mod or stock really. If its a mod you will be ok, shorters cranks are actually better than longer cranks. Yes longer gives more leverage but your legs have to travel further, and also faster when it comes to a run up. Are you mod or stock ? I don't actually know the difference between mod and stock but if you explain il only have to be told once, The bike I ride is a neon bow 20" custom spec identical to the 1 in my photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave33 Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 You would need to buy a new rear sprocket if your front freewheel? But by going up to the next higher gear it will make it feel maybe to light for you. As its a bigger jump If your on mod stick to them for a while and see how you get on. Mod then 20" and stock is classed at 26" wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thinkdougie Posted May 9, 2013 Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 Stick with the 160's you'll soon get used to them, just dont think about it all the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lrn2Trial Posted May 9, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2013 You would need to buy a new rear sprocket if your front freewheel? But by going up to the next higher gear it will make it feel maybe to light for you. As its a bigger jump If your on mod stick to them for a while and see how you get on. Mod then 20" and stock is classed at 26" wheels Ok thanks il give it a shot il try getting use to these should take too long maybe 1 or 2 rides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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