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Rear sprocket size for paddle tire... 14 tooth front
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:39 pm
by Tarponslayer
I am going to Glamis next weekend for the first time. Need to get a paddle tire. From what I read everyone does a 8 paddle tire and a 49 tooth rear sprocket to keep the stock chain. Any suggestions what I should run if I have a 14 tooth front? Maybe I will be lucky and not need to change?
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 2:47 pm
by RottenRob
Put your stock 13t back on and use a 48t rear and you will keep basically your same gearing and be able to fit the paddle on with the stock chain.
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 3:30 pm
by 1fordman
i did 12t, 49t, 10 paddle stock chain and i like the ratio for St Anthony's
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 4:03 pm
by Daves_450X
Glamis is a blast. you will do fine with the 13/49 tooth.
I am hitting Gordons friday/saturday. cant wait to try out the new jetting.
Posted: Thu Jan 18, 2007 11:34 pm
by Smash
You have two options....
1. 13/51 gearing but you need a longer chain.
2. 13/49 gearing with stock chain. (I recommend this)
Remember to remove your mud flap, if you don't the bike will remember to remove it for you.
The X runs great in the sand, plenty of power and good handling.
Posted: Fri Jan 19, 2007 7:26 am
by RottenRob
Smash wrote:You have two options....
1. 13/51 gearing but you need a longer chain.
2. 13/49 gearing with stock chain. (I recommend this)
Remember to remove your mud flap, if you don't the bike will remember to remove it for you.
The X runs great in the sand, plenty of power and good handling.
Using a different chain gives you basically any gearing option you want not just one
For instance keeping your current 14/51 setup.