Rear sprocket, alloy or steel?

[drewMember]

i was pushing Katie from the car port to the workshop, and i reckon the chain/rear sprocket was making unusual noises, and suspect the rear sprocket is due to be changed.

if that is the case is the chain due for replacement too?

it has Std. alloy 40 tooth on it. i think 16 on the front from memory.

do i go for alloy or steel?

anyone had experience with changing from alloy to steel or vice versa?

thanks in advance.

[DeanMember]

xy you could try the stealth sprockets – best of both worlds light alloy middle section tough as nails hardened steel for the teeth. Not sure of price but probably $120:dry: If you can afford it get a new chain to go with your purchase especially if it is a bit suss as well. best to change out as a set if you can.

If you want a chain and sprocket set that will last a real long time.I have had good results from chain gangs products. hope this helps

ollie

[GregMember]

Think it was Champo who told me Chain Gang dont do sprockets anymore, cant confirm, will be sad if its true cause its good gear.

I agree with Ollie regarding the sprockets, but rear sprockets should always replaced with the chain, if the sprocket is worn then the chain is worn and if you put a new sprocket with a worn chain it will only wear it very fast.

TB

[Brendon CarreMember]

Chaingang still do sporkets 139.00 they are really good quality and outlast most. I have used them with success in the past and will replace my standard one with a chaingang soon. http://www.chaingang.com.au

[GregMember]

Thanks Boulder, thats great news I have both a chain gang and a stealth and think the chain gang is better but there isn’t much in it

And they are Australian made and owned, support Australia

TB

[Anonymous]

Like others have said I’d go Stealth or Chaingang. I’ve never used Chaingang but those who have said very good things about them. I had 4000 Km’s out of my last chain and sprocket!! :ohmy: Sprocket was a Stealth.

[dennis da menaceMember]

what was the one you were putting on at the orange trip….it looks horn…

[Anonymous]

That’s a Stealth too, they look sweet as! It’s a 50 tooth though I was desperate and it’s all they had

[Nick GilbertMember]

definatelt run alloy rear sprockets. Im running an AFAM alooy number, looks trick, seems to wear well (so far!) and i dont think the price is overly offensive!
Check them out.

[Bruce CurtisMember]

Like TB Stated rear sprocket and chain at same time, or the new chain will stretch to old sprocket or new sprocket will create disharmony until worn.

I have two mated sets, X’ring DIDs and good steel sprockets, same for my last big roadie and it’s still on the same two sets after 70K and 17 years.

Alloy Sprockets IMHO look good and that’s all they are good for, although sidewinders had a good run for a little while in MX, but still wore out relatively quick, and took the chain with them.

BC

[GregMember]

Mr Blue wrote:

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Like TB Stated rear sprocket and chain at same time, or the new chain will stretch to old sprocket or new sprocket will create disharmony until worn.

I have two mated sets, X’ring DIDs and good steel sprockets, same for my last big roadie and it’s still on the same two sets after 70K and 17 years.

Alloy Sprockets IMHO look good and that’s all they are good for, although sidewinders had a good run for a little while in MX, but still wore out relatively quick, and took the chain with them.

BC

Last Alloy I ran was a Talon and it lastest around 500 to 550 kms and I tried a Renthal and it was unserviceable after 500kms also, both I still have them both:blink: , neither cheap and supposed to be quality for their market.

The Chain Gang has done over 3000kms and showing no signs of any wear, the Stealth has be used on and of with its chain set since and including the 4 day in 2006, so no comlaints here as far as steel go

[scott bockingMember]

Is is not necessary to change the front sproket at the same time or does it not mate to the chain in the same way?

[Bruce CurtisMember]

singletrackmind wrote:

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Is is not necessary to change the front sproket at the same time or does it not mate to the chain in the same way?

Front sprockets wear out really quick, and because mostly three to six teeth engaging at any one time have a much smaller effect on chain distortion.

I usually go through 3-4 fronts before rear and chain.

BC

[GregMember]

Yeah sorry S/T like blue said I should have included that, there is also a point when your chain on a hard steel sprocket like a chain gang will start to cause problems and if you change it you will increase the life of your sprocket

TB

[scott bockingMember]

Any tips on how to spot when you are ready to for a new drivetrain?

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