countryguy
26th December 2009, 08:02
Anyone run a 13tooth front sprocket. I've only just brought my bike and had a 14 tooth fitted as first gear was way too high for off roading at slow speeds. Yesterday I rode the hydro roads behind Hanmer and it is still geared too high. I'm having to ride in first gear most of the time and downhill is outright scary relying on brakes and not engine breaking. I'm used to riding very low geared farm bikes and would like to be able to ride the DR in similar areas and still be able to commute 10k's to work. I'm reluctant to change the rear sprocket as changing the front sprocket back to a 15 is a quick fix for road trips. I guess I could have a spare set of wheels suitable for trail riding only...any ideas of cost etc. Any ideas welcome.