I spent the last year going over gear inch calculations, trying to determine what would be better – a new “monster” rear end or larger chainrings.
I currently ride with a tripple chainring 30/42/60 and found that I don’t use the 30, and that I could replace the 60t with something a bit bigger.
I’ve decided that I’m keeping the Micro rear end, the smaller wheels (17″ diameter), the Capreo rear hub, 9-26 cluster (going on year 3 with it) and adding the larger chainrings (42t/61t), this will give me a range similar to a 50/34 on a 25″ wheel with a 11-28 cluster (26 – 112 gear inches).
The money saved by not going with the monter rear I’ve put into new parts, bearings, and the new powder.
Once its all done, I’ll have pictures posted.
Also, the money spent on quality ceramic bearings will pay for themsleves over time since they will last 5 – 10 times longer than steel bearings.
