Hi guys, it’s starting get warm again and I have work I need to do on my bike. I got this machine as a Covid project and spent most of last summer working on it. In October I did a road trip down south to see some friends and made it about 1200mi before my chain broke. I haven’t ridden it since, but with the seasons changing and warmer weather arriving it’s finally time to get cracking on it. My questions are:
630 or 530? Does sizing down do anything for me? Or is 530 just a more common chain size and therefore have more sprocket options...
I’m going to replace the sprockets as well...I’d love to get 5-10mph more out of my cruising range. How much would a move like that effect bottom end performance? What sprocket combinations will yield that result? I’m a pretty conservative rider so ripping away from red lights isn’t much of a concern...but I don’t want to sacrifice enough performance that I won’t be able to out maneuver cars. For reference, at 5000rpm/5th gear I get 65mph, I wish that was more like 70-72mph.
The chain break happened while riding in 4th gear. Without the chain in place I’m uncertain on how to shift back down to neutral. Can I replace the chain/sprockets by depressing the clutch lever, zip tieing it in that position, and when finished get back down to neutral by rocking the bike back and forth like normal?
Thanks in advance guys. I’m looking forward to tinkering outdoors again.
