Swindon rider Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 I'm a bit confused about the gear ratios on this size of bike, I will be running 2 gears one for speed the other for trials, so I wandered which one to go for. I'm using 172.5mm cranks and a 22 tooth front sprocket. Cheers Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davetrials Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 22-18 22-12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lawnmowerman Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 18 sounds about right, theres not much difference between the two sizes so it should be ok :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-A Posted February 28, 2005 Report Share Posted February 28, 2005 22 - 18 for trials and 22 - 12 or 22 - 13 for faster gear. I'm running 13 as I had lots of trouble getting a kool chain to run properly on 12t, maybei t was just my 12t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Bleech Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I am running 20-16 for everything at the mo, tempted to try 20-15 wouldn't mind having too gears,but can't be arsed to faff with gears :ermm: but yeah 22-18 for trialsy stuff should be cool :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I am running 20-16 for everything at the mo, tempted to try 20-15 wouldn't mind having too gears,but can't be arsed to faff with gears :ermm: but yeah 22-18 for trialsy stuff should be cool :lol: ← Same here. 22/18 is good, really 24" wheels means you should run a rear sprocker 1t smaller than with 26 then it feels the same! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Foamoi Refresher Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 no, stuart!!! listen, run 25 to 16 or equivelent, perfect for trials and street, trust me, i have been running this for the past 3months, it is perfect, luisio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Motivator Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 I used to use a 2 gear system and found 13t a pretty good one to pull away on on shorter run ups etc but was equaly as good for powering it along roads. now i piddle a long in granny gear the whole time... Actualy people call it granny gears cause they r low slow gears but dont u always find that grannys use really really hrd gears as they dont know how to work them? :ermm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Shrewsbury Posted March 1, 2005 Report Share Posted March 1, 2005 On my leeson i run 20T -FRONT, AND A 18T - on the rear. But im gonna fit gears on soon, as i miss them. (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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