What size rear sprocket for XC 300

[Wypipo]

I?m looking to make my 18 XC 300 lug a little better. How much of a difference will a bigger rear sprocket make? Will it change the feel of the bike everywhere else? Size reccomendations?

[Anders]

Originally Posted by Wypipo

I?m looking to make my 18 XC 300 lug a little better. How much of a difference will a bigger rear sprocket make? Will it change the feel of the bike everywhere else? Size reccomendations?

Many uses 50t at the rear with good results.

[Wypipo]

Bigger gain needed with 50T ?

[Jakobi]

I think the chain will need another link to fit the 50T on.. maybe.

I've always ran 13-50 in my bikes. I find it just tightens up the ratios enough to keep it on song a bit easier and avoid having to knock back to 1st too often.

In saying that I'll be giving 13-48 a red hot go on my 18. If they make the extra powaaah they claim they do it should be aye OK.

[Wimpy525]

I've been running 13/50 on my 13, will run the 13/48 that came stock on the 18 and make the decision when that wears out. I was pleased with the 13/48, if you go to a 50 you will for sure need a few more links.

[swazi_matt]

I’ve run 13/48, 13/51 and 12/48 I prefer how the bike handles with the 12/48 wheel base on my 2010