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Originally Posted by Triple Jim
Stock sprockets were 14/45. I remember calculating that going to 15/42 puts the new 5th gear where stock 6th gear was, sort of like getting a 7th gear. I currently have 15/45 on the bike, and a 42 sitting here, waiting to go on shortly.
Funny about not having to shift before you clear an intersection. I have to say that even with 15/45 it feels like a super low 1st gear.
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I agree TJ. 1st gear is good for pulling tree stumps out of the ground. I did the 15 tooth trick, I guess it'll be a 42 rear when I buy a new chain.
Bill