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Title: Cruiser Drive Chain combo
Post by: skki3330 on June 28, 2015, 02:08 PM

Ok building my first cruiser an 82 Floval Flyer so what do you guys reckon is the best rear cog and chainring combo?

Ta very much like

 :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Cruiser Drive Chain combo
Post by: thebigdog on June 28, 2015, 03:09 PM

I run a 39 at the front and a 17 at the rear on my GT cruiser


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Title: Re: Cruiser Drive Chain combo
Post by: nosepickben on June 28, 2015, 09:39 PM

If you already have a 16t rear, then you're going to want a 36t front. If you have 18t rear, then 41 or 42 will suit, mabye 43 even. If you're starting from scratch then go for looks/availability/cost up front, then get the relevant rear to match.  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Cruiser Drive Chain combo
Post by: hotdog on June 29, 2015, 05:14 AM

42/17 I run on my '82 Floval. Great for riding distances or cruising.

Title: Re: Cruiser Drive Chain combo
Post by: CurtisEXP on June 29, 2015, 09:19 AM

I'm just building my first cruiser too.  :)
I found this pretty useful…
http://www.bmxmadness.com/bmx_gear_ratio_sizing_charts.htm
I opted for a 40/17 combo.

Title: Re: Cruiser Drive Chain combo
Post by: pickle on June 29, 2015, 09:37 AM

I think i run a 42/17 but i could do with it being harder to be honest, i find it a bit spinny

Title: Re: Cruiser Drive Chain combo
Post by: skki3330 on June 29, 2015, 09:20 PM

Cheers for all the help guys, will now have a see what i have rear cog wise as i know i have  42/43 chainrings that i can use sitting about  :daumenhoch:

Title: Re: Cruiser Drive Chain combo
Post by: That Swan Guy on June 29, 2015, 09:21 PM

You're all gay!

I run a 44/16 and by god does it move :LolLolLolLol:

Title: Re: Cruiser Drive Chain combo
Post by: skki3330 on June 30, 2015, 08:20 PM

Quote from: That Swan Guy on June 29, 2015, 09:21 PM

You're all gay!

I run a 44/16 and by god does it move :LolLolLolLol:

 :LolLolLolLol: