Changing gearing J bike: Difference between revisions
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====Why this mod?==== | ====Why this mod?==== | ||
When people change the gearing on their bikes, it's usually because they want lower rpm for highway riding. This is achieved via a larger front and/or a smaller rear sprocket. Sprocket sizes are shown as the number of teeth they have, so a 41-tooth rear will be smaller than the stock 45-tooth. The first gearing change many people make is to | When people change the gearing on their bikes, it's usually because they want lower rpm for highway riding. This is achieved via a larger front and/or a smaller rear sprocket. Sprocket sizes are shown as the number of teeth they have, so a 41-tooth rear will be smaller than the stock 45-tooth. The first gearing change many people make is to put a [[How do I change the front sprocket?|15-tooth]] up front. | ||
====Sprocket sizes==== | ====Sprocket sizes==== | ||