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Anyone switched to microdrive on their BMX? Any good?


 
Posted : 25/10/2010 12:03 pm
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Looks shit if you go too small. Wears drivetrain out quicker. I like 33-36t on the front, anything much smaller looks odd imo.


 
Posted : 25/10/2010 12:17 pm
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Wears drivetrain out quicker

That's one of the things I've heard, drivetrain needs replacing soon, big stuff is cheaper so reckon I'll stick with it


 
Posted : 25/10/2010 12:19 pm
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isn't it more likely to skip if the chain's at all loose ?


 
Posted : 25/10/2010 12:19 pm
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It just gives you a bit more clearance for dropping into ramps and grinding really. My mate runs microdrive and it always sounds really creaky and rough. I use/used 32/12 i think


 
Posted : 25/10/2010 12:29 pm
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I wouldnt bother. I know 2 people who have had it, then got rid of it... One of them swears it f'ed up his profile hub. Personally I'm a big fan of 30 - 10 gearing, might go to 32- 10 next year. thats for mainly trails and bowls though.


 
Posted : 25/10/2010 12:59 pm
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are there disc's on that? As all I can make out are the calipers!


 
Posted : 25/10/2010 2:50 pm
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I know that it can be a right PITA if you need to get the back wheel out though if your dropouts are fairly short.


 
Posted : 25/10/2010 2:52 pm