how is 33/14 gearing for bmx bikes?

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Alex

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i currently run 39/14
i wanna know if 33/14 would be good or do i have to buy a smaller cog for my driver for my to run a 33 tooth sprocket?
i was gunna do 25/9 but i have to buy a whole new 1 piece driver which cost around like 100$ for the driver and hub
so i wanna do 33/14
 
I used to ride 33/14, its not too bad, but expect to get tired if you have long distances to ride. I actually liked it better that way, idk why, it was comfortable though
 
33/14 might feel a bit on the light side assuming you have 20" rims.

Heres the formula I use to determine which gear ratio.

(Front sprocket / Rear sprocket) x wheel size
33/14 x 20 = 47.14

Usually you want a number around 55, so it would probably be on the lighter side.
 
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