Reply to thread

Message: [QUOTE="nikki, post: 1336796, member: 18126"] Yep, that's the basic deal. If you go bigger on the rear = more torque/quicker acceleration, if you go smaller = more top speed in each gear. And general rule of thumb, the front sprocket has the opposite effect, and is similar to going 4 teeth in the back. But in general, you can think of it like a ratio. For example: 53/13 = 4.1 48/12 = 4.0 52/13 = 4.0 51/13 = 3.9 47/12 = 3.9 50/13 = 3.8 53/14 = 3.8 52/14 = 3.7 48/13 = 3.7 50/14 = 3.6 So like a 48/12 and 52/13 are both a 4.0, so will have a pretty similar impact on the gearing. Another thing to keep in mind is the chain length, a bigger rear sprocket might need another link, and a with a smaller sprocket, you might need to cut off a link. Since you are getting a new chain you will be fine, but sometimes if you're switching with your current chain you might have issues. [/QUOTE]