How Do Sprockets Work? How do sprockets work? A chain or belt is used to connect two sprockets, with one being the ‘driver’ and the other being ‘driven’. Motion or force then drives them, which transmits power or changes the torque or speed of a mechanical system. How do sprocket ratios work? The sprocket ratio
Gearing On A Multi Speed Bicycle What Is The Advantage Of A Large Pedal Sprocket? You can gear up by using a smaller rear sprocket or a larger countershaft/front sprocket. Gearing up adds more speed and decreases the final drive ratio. You can gear down by using a larger rear sprocket or a smaller front
Does A Smaller Sprocket Make You Go Faster? Does a smaller sprocket make you go faster? A bigger rear sprocket/ smaller front sprocket will give you an increase in acceleration but decrease your top speed. A smaller rear sprocket/bigger front sprocket will reduce you acceleration but increase the top speed. What does changing your sprocket