I want to change my gearing: Difference between revisions
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Some track racers have used a 13-tooth front for a little while. It makes it harder to keep lube on the chain because the chain is turning a tighter corner. Also, the chain eats into the keeper, even if you file it waaaay back. | Some track racers have used a 13-tooth front for a little while. It makes it harder to keep lube on the chain because the chain is turning a tighter corner. Also, the chain eats into the keeper, even if you file it waaaay back. | ||
The only advantage is | The only advantage is it puts the gear ratios closer together. Aside from that, it's all the same because you end up in 3rd when you would normally be in 2nd... etc. | ||
====What drive ratios are attainable?==== | ====What drive ratios are attainable?==== | ||