rustyrim wrote:I took the fizz out for a run on Wednesday... I agree, with the 15 you lose the ‘punchy-ness’ and flexibility, yet gain on top end. However, that’s at a price by ring its neck in third. Like you I will wait for a few more miles.
I recon for short journeys and local blips the 14 is much more fun- maybe a sprocket for the Autumn and Winter months. If you travelling further afield- longer country hacks- stopping for a cool shandy-
maybe the 15 is more suitable.
Catch 22
Yup, I recon the Teapot is still up for grabs.
Another ten miles tonight, i held it in 3rd and by 38 its really out of beans but it does eventually go to 42 in 3rd. Tonight re-affirms my thoughts it will do 52 on the tank on the flat and the revs are not crazy high, but i just know what garybs athena bike is like and he would be up the road by the time i hang out 3rd and get 4th going nice
Soooo ive decided to get up early and put the 14 back on
, it will lose 3-4mph out right speed but i want the straining at the leash effect back, lets face it most of fizz riding with others is about 45-50 mph tear ups, i know it will do 55 down hill even with the 14 but 60 is more likely downhill on the 15, the standard combination on my bike just wouldnt make that.
Just another 40 miles , which i can do this weekend if the weathers fair, then 55 here i come and it shall be immortalised on film via me crap cam as proof
Who would have believed one tooth different on the front sprocket would make the bike ride so different
Now where did i put that 38 rear