The bike I'm planning to mod is the Gravity BaseCamp 29 DLX24 from bikesdirect. It has 29 inch wheels and a 21 inch frame. I've heard conflicting answers from people online about whether a 36 or 44 tooth sprocket (the only options that come with the kit) is gonna be better for my needs. The kit I'm planning on getting is a BT100. Its essentially gonna be purely for fun and dicking around, so I just want to go as fast as I can. I am 6'2 and 185 lbs. Which sprocket should I get if my only goal is fun?
Question about sprocket tooth count - first build
- Thread starter cheesegeese
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What's more important than going fast is being able to stop. Make sure you have a good braking system before being concerned with investing into getting more speed.
At 185 lbs you aren't considered a heavy rider for these engines. So the next question is do you have steep hills to contend with 20%+ grade?
Running a 44t on a 29" tire would be similar to running a 40t on a 26" tire. Running a 36t on a 29" tire would be similar to running a 32t on a 26" tire.
To use a 32t on 26" tires usually requires engine mods be done to improve performance and no steep hills. So unless you're also wanting to do engine mods I suggest using the 44t if you're a flat lander and possibly getting a 48t-52t if you have steep hills to contend with.
Last of all, many of us here aren't big fans of aluminum framed bicycles. When it comes to motorized bicycles most of the old timers like myself prefer steel frames.
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To use a 32t on 26" tires usually requires engine mods be done to improve performance and no steep hills. So unless you're also wanting to do engine mods I suggest using the 44t if you're a flat lander and possibly getting a 48t-52t if you have steep hills to contend with.
Last of all, many of us here aren't big fans of aluminum framed bicycles. When it comes to motorized bicycles most of the old timers like myself prefer steel frames. TRUE! THAT..............Curt
Last of all, many of us here aren't big fans of aluminum framed bicycles. When it comes to motorized bicycles most of the old timers like myself prefer steel frames. TRUE! THAT..............Curt
Another problem that I'm seeing with that bike is that it has 32 spokes! You need a bike with 36 spokes to bolt on the new engine sprocket.
Find a bike that has 36 spoke wheels.
Find a bike that has 36 spoke wheels.
Good catch he'd have to buy a new 36 spoke wheel, at least for the back.