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Old August 20th, 2010, 06:22 AM   #4
FrugalNinja250
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The sprocket setup multiplies engine torque, and torque is what makes the wheel turn and the bike accelerate. When you increase the front (or reduce the rear) sprocket sizes you reduce the torque multiplication and therefor reduce power available to the rear wheel. That's normal.
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