Thread: Electrathon - A Different Kind of "Hotrod"

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Originally Posted by J. Robinson

I try to make an educated guess on gear ratio before a race and select the sprockets accordingly. It ain't high tech, but it's reliable.

If it's not a racing 'secret,' what ball park are you in with regard to gearing? I would guess you make changes by swapping the front or motor sprocket as it would be much easier than changing the one on the drive wheel.

What RPM are these motors designed to run at most efficiently?