REAR SPROCKET vs. TIRE SIZE

[DawgBarber]

Question : I have a 44t rear sprocket... on a 26 inch tire.... Instead of getting a 40t or a 38t take the 44t on a 26 inch tire to get the same affect?

 

[DawgBarber]

Sorry on a 24 inch tire

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

Question : I have a 44t rear sprocket... on a 26 inch tire.... Instead of getting a 40t or a 38t take the 44t on a 26 inch tire to get the same affect?

So you have 24" tires and want to install a 26" rear wheel with the same 44t sprocket?

Is that what you want?

 

[DawgBarber]

No 26" with a 44t to a 24" with a 44t

 

[5-7HEAVEN]

This will not work for you, unless you're trying to gain low end power and lose speed.

I'll find some specs for you.

Okay, your gear ratio is 18.04 with 26" wheel, 44t sprocket and Happy Time engine. At 6500rpm, your bike runs 27.9mph.

If you installed a 24" wheel w/44t sprocket on this same bike, at 6500rpm your bike runs 25.7mph.

With 26" wheel and 40t, bike runs 30.7mph @ 6500rpm.

With 26" wheel and 38t, bike runs 32.3mph @ 6500rpm.