Re: Re[2]: [ST] Question on gearing

["Rick & Joyce" <rnjwes@xxxxxxxxx>]

> On Saturday, May 24, 2003, at 07:05  PM, Keith Winter wrote:
> > I hadn't considered that there would be a difference in
> > chain noise, as I wasn't aware the stock sprocket was
> > damped; that might make me think twice...

> Blake Sobiloff responded:
> Keith, I'm running a 17t front and haven't noticed any
difference in
> chain noise. Then again, I ride with earplugs.

Regardless of the tooth count, the undamped aftermarket
countershaft sprockets (those without the black rubber center
donut) are somewhat noisier.  I wouldn't let that deter me from
making the switch though...and the factory sprockets are more
expensive.
- --
Rick in Oregon
'01 Sprint ST



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