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Jan 8, 2025 | 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Max Headflow

Well technically each tooth gets engaged the same number of times no matter what the pulley/sprocket size is with the wheel the same diameter going the same distance. There will be slightly less load on the teeth and belt for a larger sprocket assuming the same load at the rear wheel.

Yeah, you are right. I was completely wrong, of course the gears have the same angular speed regardless of the size, and each tooth is engaged the same number of times.

I don't know what to blame for this plunge into the lake of stupidity, but at least I ended up with some new insight so all is well in the end. Thanks for the enlightenment