FastDoc
03-23-2011, 01:17 PM
I needed to order a new front sprocket for The Dirt Rat yesterday and spoke with Larry. He is very helpful and nice to deal with on the phone.
If anyone needs Lifanoid parts I recommend working with him. :D
The 13 front sprocket on The Dirt Rat is too small I think. It has a 50 on the rear.
On hard aggressive rocky hillclimbs first gear is too low, and making the motor scream is not fast enough to keep my momentum up the hill, and it will bog in second. Also what feels like redline on the flats is about 50-55 and I'd like a bit more top end without making that poor ChinaMotor scream so much. I figure the 14 is the ticket. :)
Also, despite good chain care and lubrication, my original 13, with only 600 (hard) miles on it, is looking pretty worn. :x
If anyone needs Lifanoid parts I recommend working with him. :D
The 13 front sprocket on The Dirt Rat is too small I think. It has a 50 on the rear.
On hard aggressive rocky hillclimbs first gear is too low, and making the motor scream is not fast enough to keep my momentum up the hill, and it will bog in second. Also what feels like redline on the flats is about 50-55 and I'd like a bit more top end without making that poor ChinaMotor scream so much. I figure the 14 is the ticket. :)
Also, despite good chain care and lubrication, my original 13, with only 600 (hard) miles on it, is looking pretty worn. :x