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Re: Does a different chain length give more power
Posted by 'SimonS' on 03 Jun 2009 @ 20:13

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Long answer....probably No.

Look up 'chordal action' (http://chain-guide.com/basics/2-2-1-chordal-action.html)to see why.

You might get a 3% power difference at one speed, but as you rev across 10,000 rpm (eg from 6,000 to 16,000) several times a lap what was an advantage at one speed is a disadvantage at another.

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Does a different chain length give more power by 'garycooper01' (02 Jun 2009 @ 20:20)

Re: Does a different chain length give more power by 'PaulMRotax' (03 Jun 2009 @ 5:50)

Re: Does a different chain length give more power by 'itpro' (03 Jun 2009 @ 12:31)

Re: Does a different chain length give more power by 'SimonS' << You are here!

Re: Does a different chain length give more power by 'dave56' (04 Jun 2009 @ 19:24)

Re: Does a different chain length give more power by 'buzzinrussell' (04 Jun 2009 @ 19:39)

Re: Does a different chain length give more power by 'itpro' (05 Jun 2009 @ 2:10)

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