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smaller sprocket set

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hello this is my first post and i was wondering if it is a noticable difference with a smaller sprocket set if so how many teeth would be best to improve my acceleration and do i need to replace or take any links out of my chain and how many. thanx
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-1 on the front is usually more than enough for the road. -1/+3 I what I used over here on the track. I did run -1/+5 once and I ended up looking for 7th and 8th gear as it was too much.

If it's just for the road, -1 on the front will be plenty and no need to take links from the chain.
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I went up 2 on the rear. Was a squeeze to fit but works really well.

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Banoffee, that sprocket is on back-to-front. The step should be pointing towards the wheel, not away from it.
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-1 on the front for me (road use) and i love it. Much better acceleration.
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so just -1 so 14 teeth on the front and leave the back alone?, it is for road use not track. cheers for the quick replys
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14t on the front is perfect for road use IMO.
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any other mods like that quick and easy besides a hrc box
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viper_biker wrote:Banoffee, that sprocket is on back-to-front. The step should be pointing towards the wheel, not away from it.
interesting. the one it replaced (i.e. was on the bike when I got it) was the same way round. will have a look, cheers.
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