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174x 3" gearing MCX viper

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Trying to figure if I should be gearing down at all running a 174x 3" compared to a 174x 2.5 like I was running in my 270 Nytro last season. I ran 19/40 (2.10) w 7 tooth drivers last year and was very impressed with both track speed and belt life. The new machine geared 21/49 (2.33) and going to 7 tooth avids to clear the 3". Wondering if gearing will be close given the taller paddles or it isn't much more load and I should be trying to get closer to last years set up. Would like to know what guys were having luck with on their t nytros running 174 3"? Any feedback is always appreciated. Cheers !

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I'd try the 21/49 you have, it should be just about perfect with the 3". Quite a few guys I know running 18/40 on Nytros with 174 2.5s which gives you about a 2.22222. Might as well give it a shot cause its free, LOL.

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Nytroboost

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I run 20/40 on my nytro with 174" 3" I started with 18/40 then 19/40. And now the 20/40 and it is by far the best setup I have run for me. Great track speed and great belt life. Guy I ride with runs 21/40 on his 270 nytro and works real good his is 2-1/2 thrack tho.
 

ryan7

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I would recommend gearing it way down so you dont scare yourself like last year in the sugar bowl. I hate to see people that think they can ride scare themselves. LOL.
 
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Shred4Ever

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Those Vipers sure look sweet... Saw a pic of one long tracked and turbo.
 
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So just to clarify Ryan, are you talking amateur bc mountain rider low gearing or going all the way down to Saskatchewan wannabe gear ratio? I have a feeling I could put 4:10's on this thing and still use your prairie a$$ for traction :)

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