Bigger sprockets?

[Werdna]

Does anybody know where I could find sprockets with more teeth than a 44t sprocket. I got some really big hills around where I'm at and it would be helpfull if I had a little bit more power!

Thanks!

 

[gone_fishin]

i didn't double check, but i believe dax has a 48th sprocket...

 

[Werdna]

Thanks alot! Dax does have them...How much will a 48th sprocket actually increase the climbing power? Is it worth the cost?

Thanks!

 

[gone_fishin]

in simple terms, the difference would come out about like the "difference" between 3rd and 2nd gear on a 5-spd cluster.

someone who's owned the two can better answer this, i just felt like piping in

 

[srdavo]

I think you'll like the difference. I run a 50 tooth on my mountain bike.... never tested it on any big hills, but I pull a trailer for groceries/laundry etc. real good take off.
will your bike pull you up your hills, even slowly or do you have to pedal too?
I lived north of springfield when I was a kid....so I know about them Missouri hills.....and curves. here in kansas, everything is square & flat.

welcome
Dave

 

[Werdna]

My bike can get up most of our hills without needing to be assisted but it sounds sortof hard on the engine. Where did you get your 50th sprocket?

 

[psuggmog]

You could also use a front chainring from a cruiser or BMX with an astrubula(1 piece) crank. You would have to drill mounting holes in the chainring to match your mounting system.

 

[srdavo]

the old grubee kits came with 2 sprockets, a 50 and a 44. I might have an extra 50 tooth. I'll look in the morning.

 

[nogoodnic42]

You should be able to get a 50t sprocket from Mike at http://www.simpsonmotorbikes.com/ . I looked on his site but didn't see them, if you e-mail him or give him a call (# on his home page) I'm sure he can hook you up...Kelly

 

[sk8freak8989]

on kings website they have a 50tooth for only $10. heres a link.

http://www.kingsmotorbikes.com/bicycle_parts.htm