Bigger gear needed ?

Grayduffers

Just bought a Voodoo Bizango,having borrowed a specialized hardrock for a few weeks. hardrock gearing seemed easier up hills, not fully tested new bike yet.Question is what would be the biggest cassette i could fit ,currently 11-42, my little old legs need something bigger , googled sunrace 11-46 or 11-50 would either fit..Thanks

steve_sordy

It could be a lot cheaper to put a smaller gear on the front.

Grayduffers

steve_sordy wrote:

It could be a lot cheaper to put a smaller gear on the front.

I have googled and asked on other forums can i do that, are the chainrings on the front interchangeable ???

The Rookie

Yes.... as long as it’s the same fitment.

It looks like a stock 104mm bcd crankset so you can swap the 32t for a 30t which will be the equivalent of going from your 42t to a 45t and should cost you less than £20.

https://www.uberbikecomponents.com/view ... ptions-Red For example.

cycleclinic

A smaller chainring is the better solution if it's 1x. If it's 2x then your probably stuck with the current cassette.

Also you need a lower gear not a bigger one.

Grayduffers

thecycleclinic wrote:

A smaller chainring is the better solution if it's 1x. If it's 2x then your probably stuck with the current cassette.

Also you need a lower gear not a bigger one.

I do you are correct