x amount of wheel revs = 1 chain rev?

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Old 06-15-2008, 09:31 PM
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Default x amount of wheel revs = 1 chain rev?

how many revs of the rear wheel =1 complete rev of the chain (for lubrication purposes)?

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Old 06-15-2008, 10:45 PM
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Default RE: x amount of wheel revs = 1 chain rev?

number of links in chain divided by number of teeth on rear sprocket
 
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Old 06-15-2008, 11:33 PM
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Default RE: x amount of wheel revs = 1 chain rev?

well so far as I can tell:

40 tooth rear sprocket (note: 15 tooth front if anyone wants to know)

108 link chain

so 2.7 turns of the rear wheel with stock gears and sprocket

 
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Old 06-16-2008, 01:06 AM
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hmmm good to know. u just saved me like 3 turns of the wheel lol
 
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