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Julian347:
What you gain in one area by changing gearing you lose in another. Personally I'd stick with a 44t although a 43t is definitely worth a try.  :daumenhoch:

Threaders:
Thanks guys. I am still a little confused :-\ At the moment, I find I am peddling quite fast and not traveling that much. If I want to pedal harder and travel further I need a bigger chainring up front and bigger freewheel???
Does one tooth really make that much of a difference? Sorry for being a bit dumb on this issue :daumenhoch:

HEYWOOD BMX:

--- Quote from: Threaders on May 10, 2012, 11:33 AM ---Thanks guys. I am still a little confused :-\ At the moment, I find I am peddling quite fast and not traveling that much. If I want to pedal harder and travel further I need a bigger chainring up front and bigger freewheel???
Does one tooth really make that much of a difference? Sorry for being a bit dumb on this issue :daumenhoch:

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 You`ve got it and yes,1 tooth can make a difference.You are prob OK sticking with a 16T on the rear...

Devilock:

--- Quote from: Threaders on May 10, 2012, 11:33 AM ---Thanks guys. I am still a little confused :-\ At the moment, I find I am peddling quite fast and not traveling that much. If I want to pedal harder and travel further I need a bigger chainring up front and bigger freewheel???
Does one tooth really make that much of a difference? Sorry for being a bit dumb on this issue :daumenhoch:

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If you want to pedal harder then just increase the T on the ring whilst retaining the 16T FW.
I run a 30/12 on my NS & that is a great ratio (for me!). Not too much effort to gain speed.
But for your needs 44/43/16 should be fine... Try 3 piece cranks & experiment with arm lenghts...  :daumenhoch:

Devilock:
Just to add my NS set up includes 175 Odysseys...!!  :D

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