29-04-16, 10:46 AM
(29-04-16, 09:27 AM)Val link Wrote: The reason I have done the front only was when I tried to fit the new chain and the bigger rear too there was no place left and I was not able to put the chain because of the bigger rear. According to the specs it must fit but it wasn't.
From my vast cycling (riding and mechanic) experience - smallest sprocket in the drivetrain suffers the most and having bigger sprockets significantly increases drivetrain longetivity.
On motorcycles, I've seen that front sprocket gets worn while the rear looks OK (provided the chain is changed in time - when the chain gets "stretched" - it starts rapidly wearing the rear sprocket as well).
Most things done in a hurry need to be done again - patiently.