Chain and Sprockets
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Tyrant
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Chain and Sprockets
My bike is in need of a new chain and sprockets. I've found a few new chains on eBay but no sprockets and I'm not sure what to go for. Assuming the current set up is standard can someone point me in the direction of some sprockets that'll improve acceleration and a chain to go with them on my L1? Thanks.
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Tyrant
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Scott221
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Re: Chain and Sprockets
You want Ideas on sprocket ratios?
Zimm runs 14-47 I think it is and seems to love it. I run 14-45. Slight difference, picked up alot better in the higher gears from lower revs but 14-46 would be better. As for sprockets...
http://shop.wemoto.com/pictures.dyn?u=5835161qqq25630
http://shop.wemoto.com/pictures.dyn?u=5835161qqq25631
Zimm runs 14-47 I think it is and seems to love it. I run 14-45. Slight difference, picked up alot better in the higher gears from lower revs but 14-46 would be better. As for sprockets...
http://shop.wemoto.com/pictures.dyn?u=5835161qqq25630
http://shop.wemoto.com/pictures.dyn?u=5835161qqq25631
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rene
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Re: Chain and Sprockets
most of the good name sprockets will do a good job but you MUST spend the money on a chain, personaly DID is the only one i'll use everything else need ajusting every few 100 miles insted of 1000's like the DID.
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Re: Chain and Sprockets
14/47 is too short for road use .. fun, but buzzy and i find myself looking for 7th .. its only like that as its a track/race bike mainly ..
my road bikes run 15/45
my road bikes run 15/45
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Re: Chain and Sprockets
If you're staying standard then get Renthal sprockets - they're so much lighter than others that you won't believe it until you hold one in each hand for comparison! 
I've found that x-ring chains are the way forward, and even a cheap x-ring will outlast a 'good' O-ring chain. I think I got my last one from WizBiz - who did the chain and sprockets by far cheaper than anyone else, and so far they're excellent and I've hardly had to adjust the chain at all!
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This one should do you:
http://www.wizbizltd.co.uk/public/viewp ... 264&Page=2
£52.81 for the chain only. For some reason their C&S kit only comes with the o-ring chain, but you might be able to ring and get a deal with this one.
I've found that x-ring chains are the way forward, and even a cheap x-ring will outlast a 'good' O-ring chain. I think I got my last one from WizBiz - who did the chain and sprockets by far cheaper than anyone else, and so far they're excellent and I've hardly had to adjust the chain at all!
EDIT:
This one should do you:
http://www.wizbizltd.co.uk/public/viewp ... 264&Page=2
£52.81 for the chain only. For some reason their C&S kit only comes with the o-ring chain, but you might be able to ring and get a deal with this one.
