gearing 25x ??? 28x? 26" wheel
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i've been using 28-13, its a little soft on dirt lines, but since i ride street and park as well, i find its a good overall combo to use.
Using a 25 front does not give enough power for 26" wheels unless you can use a driver hub,
the 25-12 combo only gives 52 gear inch's while the 28-13 gives 56. (Gear inch's is front sprocket size/cog size x wheel size)
industry standard for optimal gearing is 55, but things such as one's strength, weight, and tire choices also affect this. but 55 is a good guideline to start at.
Using a 25 front does not give enough power for 26" wheels unless you can use a driver hub,
the 25-12 combo only gives 52 gear inch's while the 28-13 gives 56. (Gear inch's is front sprocket size/cog size x wheel size)
industry standard for optimal gearing is 55, but things such as one's strength, weight, and tire choices also affect this. but 55 is a good guideline to start at.
28-13 works pretty well
i run 27-12 and really like it, I tried 27-13 it was a little too soft. Also tried 28-12 and was just a bit too steep. 28-13 might work.
Math check: A 25/12 gives just over 54 gear inches, which is plenty. I rock it.
I use 25-12 also and am just fine with it
I ran 28, 27, and 26/12 on 26" wheels, and preferred 28.
It's steep, but I hate spinning out....
25/11 was my favorite.
You might want to check this out: http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217876
It might help you pick out a combo that gives you an ideal chainstay length! Avoid the crappy half-link!
It's steep, but I hate spinning out....
25/11 was my favorite.
You might want to check this out: http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217876
It might help you pick out a combo that gives you an ideal chainstay length! Avoid the crappy half-link!
I run a 33-16 with no problems
28-12 is great for dirt.