Clarification of terms
Is that really necessary?^^
The sprocket is the larger sprocket attached to the rear wheel of your bike. The sprocket is the smaller sprocket at the other end of your drive chain. These components transfer the power from your engine to your rear wheel.
Standard gear ratio
The standard gear ratio corresponds to the sprocket and chain ring installed by the manufacturer. As a rule, this ratio is balanced. However, this balanced setting is not ideal for all situations. To illustrate: An enduro full-cross machine should be designed more for acceleration than a touring machine like the GS. It is therefore perfectly legitimate to adapt the gear ratio to your own needs.
If you want to find out the standard gear ratio of your bike, you can usually find it in the owner's manual.
If you don't have it to hand, feel free to ask us on Instagram or via support.
Function of the gear ratio
The gear ratio describes the parts used for power transmission and their design. It can be shorter or longer than the standard gear ratio.
Shorter means installing a smaller sprocket and/or larger chain wheel.
Longer means that a larger sprocket and/or smaller chain wheel is installed.
Before you start
Changes to the sprocket have a greater effect on riding behaviour than changes to the chain ring. As a rule of thumb, 1 tooth on the sprocket is enough.
Acceleration or top speed
After all, that's why you're here:
Longer gear ratio = higher top speed
As you use fewer revs at the same speed, you have a little more room to manoeuvre upwards.
At the same time, however, your pulling power is also slightly reduced.
Shorter gear ratio = more acceleration
Your engine revs higher at the same speed, which gives it more pulling power but less room for manoeuvre for maximum speed.
So have fun tuning your bike!