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Old 03-11-2009, 01:43 PM   #7 (permalink)
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that diy sprocket has another benefit, it is difficult to find front and rear sprockets with even number of teeth in a ratio that you want, but if you can (and you "phase" your chain) you can improve chain and sprocket wear characteristics, according to the late great Sheldon Brown anyway:
Extending Bicycle Chain and Sprocket Life
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