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Old 12-02-18, 04:46 PM   #16
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Default Re: Is this sprocket too worn?

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Originally Posted by DomP View Post
Surely a front sprocket wears around 3 times faster as it has for example 16 teeth as opposed to the rears 40 odd so it each tooth contacts the chain three times for every one of the rears.

Just my take on it.

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There is also more force on each front sprocket tooth as less teeth so less chain rollers in contact to spread the load over. Front sprockets don't normally cost too much.
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