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Old 07-06-2009, 11:38 AM   #39 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by derangedhermit View Post
...You are already geared toward maximizing mileage, but it might be worthwhile going a little either way to look for a sweet spot, or at least to chart what difference it makes...
It's just that sprockets cost money, so some guesswork is in order. But in pretty much every vehicle on the road, a step towards taller gearing is a step in the right direction.
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