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Re: 17-tooth front vs. Race Can
- Subject: Re: 17-tooth front vs. Race Can
- From: jim@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Mon, 4 Sep 2000 11:24:36 +0100 (BST)
Jan and Don Draper <ddraper@xxxxxxxxxxx> writes:
> An alternative to changing cans is to replace the front 19-tooth
> sprocket with a 17-tooth. This requires breaking the chain and
> removing a link. It will increase chain wear some. And it will
> reduce top speed down to 135 or so.
In a similar discussion on another list, one of the participants
voiced the opinion that there's not much point in lowering the gearing
on a road bike unless first gear is too low. If you want lower gearing,
change down a gear.
It will move your shift points to different speeds, which you may
find more suited to your style. And fuel economy will suffer.
YMMV.
Jim
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