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Originally Posted by gahmp
in it's power band therefore allowing maybe a little extra power at highway speeds while simultaneously reducing the rpm's its kicking out and all the while improving the MPG's. (I know I'm a dreamer) If anyone has tried this mod please share your results.
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Welcome!
You didn't tell us where you are......and the riding geography has a good bit to do with it .......and this doesn't answer your question.....BUT:
65-70 is still doable on the flat without a significant headwind with a 16T sprocket, but it takes a while to achieve 70 and you can't maintain that over anything but the slightest hill. It does, however, allow you to maintain 60-65 under adverse conditions (headwind or uphill) in 4th for short stretches. This is my experience with a 180 lb. rider and a large windshield.
I suspect the answer to your question is: NO. Changing the front is so quick and easy I doubt anybody has gone the other route. Is there a reason that you don't want to try that first ??