01-08-14, 09:29 PM
I think you've answered my question 
My own approach would be what you've tried - changing the sprockets to make 6th gear the same as (or closer to) 5th gear just seems like a waste of money to me - I'm a tight-arse anyway - I'd do what you've just done, just ride around in 5th and keep my money in the bank.
Half seriously though a lot of other people post about the benefits of lowering the gearing - but I always have same view, just ride in 5th - then when you want to, you can also ride in 6th. I struggle to see what other benefit you get for spending the money, that's all
Just my tuppenny worth......
My own approach would be what you've tried - changing the sprockets to make 6th gear the same as (or closer to) 5th gear just seems like a waste of money to me - I'm a tight-arse anyway - I'd do what you've just done, just ride around in 5th and keep my money in the bank.
Half seriously though a lot of other people post about the benefits of lowering the gearing - but I always have same view, just ride in 5th - then when you want to, you can also ride in 6th. I struggle to see what other benefit you get for spending the money, that's all
Just my tuppenny worth......