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Chain and Sprockets for Z1 (73)

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 5:47 am
Author: Oldspot
Has anyone changed their sprockets from 15/35 to 15/33 and what was the result like. Did you stick with standard chain with 92 links and how much did that leave for stretch adjustment?

Re: Chain and Sprockets for Z1 (73)

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 7:24 am
Author: Pigford
Hi, If you re after "taller" gearing I'd rather go +1 tooth on the front sprocket.

There's less strain (and power loss) with larger diameter sprockets and more teeth means less wear.

The standard (15 - 35) gives a final drive ratio of 2.33, the 15 - 33 is 2.2; Going to 16 - 35 gives 2.19, near enough the same outcome.

Now's the time to switch to 530 set-up which is much lighter, just keep the final drive ratio same.

Re: Chain and Sprockets for Z1 (73)

Posted: Thu Jun 11, 2020 5:01 pm
Author: Oldspot
Thanks for the info.

Re: Chain and Sprockets for Z1 (73)

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 4:54 pm
Author: Oldspot
Dear Pigford,

Had a re think on the 630 and now focussed on the 530 option; can you recommend a make please?

regards

Oldspot

Re: Chain and Sprockets for Z1 (73)

Posted: Fri Jun 12, 2020 6:22 pm
Author: Pigford
Have a chat with Zpower or Debbens.

Someone else may chip in as I can’t help with that one, sorry.