Why 17/45 Sprockets on Hawk 250?

[wilserchinarider]

I've thought about this as well. I'm currently running a 17/45 and have toyed with the idea of going to a 17/43???

If I were to do it again, I think perhaps a 16/43 (2.69) may be the sweet spot to start. Easier and cheaper to change the front if you want to make further changes, dropping all the way down to a 40 rear seems extreme to me, and a 43 rear leaves you options of adjusting the front to a 15, 16, or 17?

Is a 14 front available, or too small IDK...

[JerryHawk250]

Originally Posted by wilserchinarider

I've thought about this as well. I'm currently running a 17/45 and have toyed with the idea of going to a 17/43???

If I were to do it again, I think perhaps a 16/43 (2.69) may be the sweet spot to start. Easier and cheaper to change the front if you want to make further changes, dropping all the way down to a 40 rear seems extreme to me, and a 43 rear leaves you options of adjusting the front to a 15, 16, or 17?

Is a 14 front available, or too small IDK...

I thought about the 43t. And getting 16t for the front. I got the 40t ordered. Should have it on Monday. I think it's going to work out. Just hope I can get it put on before the weekend. Taking a camping and off road trip this weekend.