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Originally Posted by Thumper
Yes! Dropping a couple of teeth on the front will drop the ratio on every gear by about 11%
You will definitely notice 2nd and 3rd have a little more torque, and going 11% slower at a given rpm. Of course it also means 11% slower at same rpm in 5th on pavement!
It is actually amazing that you are still using the original chain, a 428. If the new gearing works for you, you might consider an upgrade to a RK Takasago 428H chain. Just $23. It will be quieter and stronger, and mate well during breaking in period on the new front sprocket.
I upgraded to 520 chain with sprockets on my Brozz (Bashan) Storm, but probably would have been OK with the better 428H chain.
By the way, I really like that original Recon. NICE bike! And I'll bet it's holding up well. My storm was identical, but black red and white colors. Even the tires were identical!
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Good to know! I am really excited to see what the bike feels like when I make the change. I think that sounds like a good idea. I'll test things out with the stock chain and I'll upgrade to the chain you linked when. I feel like I am satisfied with the 15T front sprocket!
Thanks too! I love the look of the Recon. Really love the brown and black combo! It's been such a fun bike. Perfect for what I needed! I am really happy I got it. I'm still using the stock nobby tires it came with too, they've really outperformed my expectations I had of them lol!
06-16-2024, 09:17 AM
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