There was some talk about sprockets on the EVDL a couple of weeks ago and it
was pointed out that surplus center
(http://www.surpluscenter.com/sort.asp?UID=2007110512354268&catname=powerTrans&keyword=PH50)
has #50 sprockets with hubs for only $5 a piece. It was mentioned that these
will work on 525 chain if you grind down one side of the sprocket to make it
thinner. At only 5 bux I figured even if it was bad advice it wasn't much
risk, so I might as well give it a shot and ordered a couple. I have been
riding with a 14 tooth front sprocket and 41 tooth rear for a number of years
now, and have always been interested in trying a lower gear ratio. I took my
first ride with a 13 tooth front sprocket this morning and liked the results.
I have a couple of steep hills near my house with stop lights on them, and when
my pack is getting low and I get caught at the red light, it can be a struggle
to get up to speed. This new ratio felt stronger up the hill, although I did
not get caught at the light. I still have to get out on the freeway and see
how it affects my top end, but I am interested in trying a couple of different
ratio's. At 5 bux a pop it's fast, cheap, and easy to do.
damon
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