Why do SS cogs only go to 22t? 23t & up don’t exist, unless I want to use an individual cassette cog.
ETA:
I found Endless Cogs makes a cog in that size:
https://endlessbikes.com/products/anodized-kick-ass-cogs/
Has anyone used these?
by Xerxes_Ozymandias
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I think once you get up to a max size in the rear cog, then you’ve gotta start playing around with different size chainrings up front instead. I’m not a big ratio-math-guy, but I know there are resources online if you search
I use both the Endless cogs and chainring. I have cogs in 22t & 19t and a 34t chainring. Nothing negative to say about either. I like them.
why would you need >21 teeth on the cog? what ratio are you looking for?
from my experience you never go under ~2 unless you’re building a stunt bike or something similar.
for ratio of ~2 you need chainring of 40 and a 20 cog…
if you’re looking to lower the ratio i’d look for a smaller chainring not larger cog…
Weight, basically. Freewheels are a relatively heavy mechanical part compared to say track cogs. I had a 20t freewheel once and felt like a half pound strapped to the rear axle.
Just lower your chainring to a more reasonable size.
The benefits of large gears (inertial momentum storage, softer chain angles) are really only apparent in specific endurance situations – pretty much, a fixed gear track bike. The start / stop pedaling nature of single speeds lends itself better to smaller gears (of the same ratio).
Old post but looking for Endless on here.
Using one of Shanna’s chainrings (Endless)… They are mustard.. also… These are made by Industry Nine for Endless. Top product.