05f4i16
6/17/2005 12:39:56 AM
I've been reading about people with the 520 conversion kit and they all seem to have different sized sprockets. I've seen some with -1 +2 , -1 +1 , and then just one tooth down in the front. Which one should i get if i'm looking for the fastest take-offs and acceleration? -1 +2 seems to be the most dominant but i wanted to see what the real deal was. Thanks for any help
RumbleFish
6/17/2005 5:05:36 PM
just realize that if you go -1,+2 you'll definitely lose some top end...on the freeway it'll feel like you're in 5th, when you're in 6th gear...personally, 2+ on the rear was perfect for the 954.
I've seen 520 kits on Ebay for $150 for both sprockets & chain...the one I got was Vortex
05f4i16
6/18/2005 1:17:04 PM
i've been hearing that i'll lose some top end but i think i'm becoming more of an acceleration rider. Will i lose THAT much top end if i go -1,+2? I don't do a lot of freeway riding although i do a decent amount of long distance riding but the trip is usually back roads, not freeways or long straighaways. I want the bike to be able to pull a little bit harder in higher and lowers gears and i'm just not too familiar on what -1 in the front will do compared to -1,+2. thanks the help
