SPROCKETS, CHAINS AND PEGS! WHICH SHOULD YOU RIDE?

[@catron777]

Thanks for the vid. IMO the extra weight of a Shadow supreme chain is way worth it. Chain break crashes can be pretty bad. I was lucky that my chain break happened to be into a grass bank, so the face plant wasn't devastating. My friend broke his chain going fast right before a concrete bank, and he face planted into it. He broke his skull in several places, even with a helmet, and had to be airlifted to the hospital, and has some memory damage. Long story short, burly chains are worth the price and weight, especially if you do sprocket tricks.

[@josephmascolino]

Alfredo brotha, you gotta turn on that autofocus

[@Georges.Abitbol]

Or maybe turn it off.

[@muffemod]

if he's using a camera and not a camcorder then the autofocus will hunt.

[@kyler627]

I got pretty sick watching this.

[@ronniewelch7817]

you forgot the hub gards hommie got to protect your spokes.love the videos bro been watching for few months now started ridding agine thank you for the insparation.

[@Sahbab11]

Ronnie welch protect your hub*... hub guard lol

[@KermitDaFrowg]

hub guards also protect yourr spokes...

[@tiborbarabas9857]

And ur driver

[@coledarman7862]

Plastic pegs + Shadow chain + Guard sprocket = life

[@SK8R43]

yes! Supreme chain, magnum sprocket and plegs ftw

[@yeetyeet9100]

ah, a true street rider

[@dirtyzany7857]

I got the supreme shadow chain, 28t bsd guard sprocket and onsomeshit primo plegs 😂👌

[@nate2966]

30t dugan fang, with no pegs and a bsd half link, street as fuck.

[@Thatblackz28]

Primo solid guard sprocket 25t, interlock v2 chain, 2 plastic pegs on the drive side

[@keananconnor4221]

Love rewatching the old stuff

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Good old days!

[@deppermeister]

great video, setting up a bike to replace one that got stolen and this series is proving right handy! keep up the good work alfredo!

[@oldfartonabmx2122]

Glad to have caught this vid. Was about to order my first ever set of pegs - plastic - but after seeing this I think i'll get cromo, as i'm dreaming of stall tricks rather than grind/slide. Thanks Alf.

[@Callmeitsthegreatist]

Could you do a video on what size bb to choose and what cranks to match the size then what kind of sprocket should go on those cranks

[@dylanward2083]

Skilt Awesomeness ^^^^

[@ChuyJF]

Thomas Doran lol yeah I feel it , doesn't really take a genius to figure that out ! So don't really need a vid

[@officialtdogg]

Alls that you need is a certain size, 19mm bottom bracket, you want 19mm spindle and cranks. Make sure to put the spacer in your sprocket before putting it on so you don't ruin your spindle or your sprocket or even your bearings. Hope I helped!:)

[@deadjoey77]

I really love my metal pegs.

[@sproner57xxx10]

Plastic better

[@deadjoey77]

@@sproner57xxx10 not for sounds. Also no sparks!

[@deadjoey77]

@Muhammed Meer on concrete ledges.

[@jackight7418]

this helped me narrow down what sprocket I need. huge thanks Alfredo!

[@AmazingChinaToday]

Shadow Supreme chain FTW, I run it on both my bikes 👍

[@eugenioflores7348]

What could be the fastest gear ratio for a bmx

[@ArmyBoiSweat]

Racing gears, like a 30/9 but you need to run like 175 or 180 cranks

[@MRFLIP]

Think I will do plastic for me and my son. Great video TY bro

[@AlfredoMancuso]

🙏🏻💜

[@eliswanson4835]

ay i ordered that chris courtney sprocket a couple weeks ago should be coming soon

[@neoncrx]

Since I'm so old school...what's the pedal feel difference between the old school 44/16 sprockets and the 25/9? Anyway another great video.

[@TheMd1975]

Michael loden I've been riding 35yrs so I hear you. I didn't want to go to a 36/33/30 when they came out and then the 9&8t drivers hit and 20t (25/23/24/26/27/28) and getting a 44/16 or my more standard 45 or 46/16 got harder to find (unless you want a thinner race sprocket which trust me you don't. AKA- destroyed in days). I made the swap to a 33-12 and it was similar to the ratio I was use to. You can do the math, but I think it's very close (I'll toss in Dans gear ratio chart link). Next I went to a 30/10 and liked it. Now I'm 100% either 25 or 27/9. It feels good and is very easy to adjust to. Personally, it's more metal than physical. The ratios are all within a very small % of the former 44-16. I just think that being use to the older ratios, when you first go to a smaller size sprocket and driver...your mind tells you it has to be different. I would say that if you are planning to switch, do it. Getting a huge 44T from hitting stuff or even tweaking teeth is a pain riding street and park. And as I said they feel pretty much identical to what we had in the 80's and 90's. www.danscomp.com/media/pdf/Gear_Chart.pdf 56.9 vs 56.4 so a 25-9 is .5 different than a 44-16. If you have road as long as I have you can notice almost every small detail. But, it took say 2 days for it to feel exactly the same and like I said and the chart shows it's hardly a difference at all. Don't forget crank length too. A set of 175mm is standard pretty much for complete bikes now with a 25-9. However, you can alter the feeling and responce of whatever ratio you want with different crank arm length. I remember guys running a 180 and a 175 (or 182 depending on height) when I raced. The reason why is they wanted a shorter arm on the side they kept more up on the gate (slightly shorter on the down side). Allowing the second crank to come around faster for a stronger first 2 cranks to try to grab a holeshot. Same thing with park/street/dirt, only for them it's for other reasons. Things like a short chainstay to keep your heels from hitting the peg. Also a shorter crank arm to me helps me get up to speed faster. If you have a shorter run up on a trick, even if it's in my mind. Shorter cranks get you moving faster...well faster. Say 2 cranks instead of 4. According to the "charts" I need a 175-178mm crank arm. I now love 170-172mm cranks. That with a 26 or 27-9 and I feel I can get speed faster and gives me confidence to hit a gap for example that with 175-178mm arms I wouldn't be going fast enough for. + Alfredo Mancuso correct me if what I'm saying about cranks is incorrect. Hope that helps you out bro

[@neoncrx]

M Davis thanks. I was kind of curious. I kind of quit riding about 20 or so years ago. My first bike shop bike was about a 79 Mongoose because I was bending frames on other bikes at about 10 years old. Lol. Then in 83 I got a Mongoose Californian, then a Haro Sport and several others. I still have the last bike I got in 96 and it's still all original. Everything has just changed so much over the years. Thanks.

[@TheMd1975]

Michael loden Oh I know lol I took 2 breaks the last was about the time cassettes came in. I had no idea what to do with one or was it a fad. Afterall everything in BMX comes out of some ideas and becomes a fad. Then it's up to production and design if it gets better and sticks around.

[@officialtdogg]

Im still rocking a 25/16 and its an awkward ratio. You can pedal extremley easy though.

[@troyzane8376]

Sogfur I run a 25/9 and it feels good I like it prolly not for everyone tho

[@crunchied8]

Alf i am after torque and a little bit of speed mainly torque

[@skylarsoper241]

I always liked haros spider anti slip they actually stand the test of time , I have a set that 20 yrs old on my 01 custom Dave mirra flair , got the gold Dave mirra Alex supra E pros , super heavy duty bike I absolutely love ❤️ to ride

[@ConcreteCasket]

man these vids are sweet, alfredo seems like a cool dude

[@liamhenry3046]

Bro plz do something with that focus

[@illiteratethug3305]

I got a Primo powerbite v2 crank (oilslick) and had it fitted, however when I went to change my pedals, I noticed the thread was the wrong way around (they would loosen when peddled forward). I undid the crank and flipped it around, solved the problem with the pedal thread, but now the bolt that fastens into the spindle from the side and tightens it all together (not sure what it's called) has thread the same way as the pedal direction like the pedals did. Is this right, or have I got a faulty product? I would have assumed every thread would be set to tighten when peddled forward. Is the thread of the spindle lock-bolt not as important as the pedal thread? It does have pinch bolts on the connecting arm that are tight, does this mean it will not work it's way loose? Thanks, I did a bad job explaining the problem there, I could send a pic if it would help. Thanks again guys :D

[@Freakwhencee]

My boy Alfred 🔥

[@BerserkerNick]

Sunday knox 28t sprocket, Odyssey bluebird chain, Haro 78 pegs with pink plastic sleeves

[@drag6661]

can you buy a better camera that has a quicker and more ajustable autofocus or turn on autofocus if you dont have it on. just ask hicks for help

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Autofocus is on, there's just too many things for this little guy to focus on. Working on getting a new camera soon

[@drag6661]

Great ! Love the vids, keep it up

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Thank you my Dude! 🙏🏻+filip matsumoto

[@loonylinn8824]

For frames, handlebars and sprockets i like odyssey and st martin

[@daviddearcos595]

30k deep! Im always looking forward to watching your videos everyday

[@wesleysept6536]

Totally! That is how I'd want it, with the guard to the inside! No doubt!

[@skylarsoper241]

Oh it has the fsa 44 tooth grind sprocket and is a southpaw drive

[@bmxriderforlife1234]

tree sprocket with a kmc 710 cool chain is pretty much the best though for extra bash protection get the original tree with the bolt on guard.

[@billytzavelis7273]

I have an eclat vent guard sprocket and a half link chain (eclat four stroke ) and my sprocket starts having worn out marks under the teeth , what should I do ?

[@ericledezma6162]

Billy Tzavelis same

[@1305nickify]

the sprocket talk finally! 😂

[@Wheel333]

Awesome vid. This cleared up alot of questions, thanks man.

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Glad to hear :D

[@saulgarcia7083]

Is the sprocket guard necessary? What happens if it's not on there? Would putting bigger washers work?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Not necessary but it comes in handy when you’re learning grinds. Putting washers where?

[@saulgarcia7083]

@@AlfredoMancuso thank you for answering me. Putting washer after you put the small cone spacer on the cap that's covering the bb on the sprocket side. Man I took my bike apart to paint it. And when I put it back together it started to make a crunching sound and feels like it's skipping or the feeling of when I try and go up a hill or when I put pressure on the sprocket side. Before this I would walk the bike backwards and I would hear a clunking sound at the bb. But now I don't I re greased every thing. I didn't take out the bearings or that tube that sits in the middle of them. I lined up the sprocket and cassette and made sure the tire was center and tighted my chain. But I am missing that sprocket adapter. I just put like 2 washer after the small cone spacer. I turned the bike upside down and crank it and on some spots the chain gets loose and other spots loose or normal tension. Or is there another way to line up the sprocket and rear hub?

[@saulgarcia7083]

@@AlfredoMancuso before I took it apart I could ride up hills no problem. And put weight on the sprocket side. it was good it rode like it should of.

[@treatonculver1664]

Can you do a fork, pedal, and crank review ?

[@zdbmx1260]

Could you do a video like what piece you should buy first. Like when you have you're bmx bike built it is better to buy a spocket guards or hub guards?

[@jonathanheim5842]

hub guards all the way. I've broken spokes a lot just from grinding, not to mention how much it chews up your hub

[@lucasnewton6949]

lol I run the over kill 28t guard sprocket with the supreme chain

[@noahslim7794]

What is better a smaller sprocket or bigger

[@cooperclary7652]

You guys have a website

[@MotivationB3]

I have been waiting for a video to tell me what chain and sprocket to use THANK YOU ALFREDO.💯💯💯

[@Str80utdamuddd]

Can you do a video on how to take of a splatter from a bmx bike

[@mikkloglo8737]

is a solid sparket a good sparket ?

[@christiangudino9114]

Alfredo I'm going to stop by soon. How much are you selling the bikes for? and do you have an all white with black bike?

[@always_flash5932]

Alfredo i was wondering if i show up to one of your stores you think you can help me put together a bike? well pretty much i need a frame , Sprocket, chain and pedals and maybe more?

[@maciahbunting2266]

do plastic pegs already come with sleeves?

[@justinchambers2588]

U mentioned running a none spline drive sprocket on a spline drive crank in another video,how would that work?

[@andrewgottenberg2119]

Alright so I have different types of tension in my chain and I can't seem to fix it, I've replaced the sprocket already and messed around with my hub to BUT for some reason it just doesn't work. My back hub slides into my frame and jams the wheel as well. I just don't understand I can't seem to fix it and I'm not sure if it's because my sprockets bent or my chain is fucked or I need a new hub. But if you could lemme know that'd be great. Also keep up the great videos dude

[@Turtlecuber]

What do you think of a 9t cog and a 60t front sprocket for a commuter bike

[@sasproductions701]

half link chains are not better right? with the stress after so long of pedalling and the links stretching will change shape of the half link style. where as original style chain won't because the link pieces are flat. am i right?

[@d4nj4y40]

Are hubguards necessary for grinding?

[@terhowright771]

not necessary but would recommend, just so that your spokes and hub is protected

[@saulosantos4293]

what pegs you recommend for a biginner?

[@dawsonandyanderson3451]

GO ALFREDO

[@Smoove233]

I took off my freewheel because of an issue (hard to explain on here but it is irrelevant now) and I can't remember the exact location of where the ball bearings should be placed. Do you guys/gals know if they are supposed to be top and bottom, or just on the top, or what? Also, what would happen if I didn't use ball bearings at all?

[@Brendenrobbins]

I'm getting the cult half link. How good is it compared to the shadow half link?

[@Joseph-eu1ht]

You should make a video explaining how to switch the sprocket from the right to left side

[@alexdimos3367]

what about sprockets with plastic guards?

[@peterdessaix438]

Hi Alf, do any sprockets come with a built in chain guard and also be spline drive? I like the concept behind spline however because I like too Mobb/race for fun at times I'm afraid I'll break my chain or blow it out when pedaling at full speed

[@Austinleedberg]

So I currently run a traditional sprocket and a mid-quality half link chain. I got the half link recently after snapping a weaker 410 chain. Is there a chain guard I can get to go over a traditional sprocket? And if it's a thing where can I get one and how much, or will I even need one with a half link?

[@crackedexhaust2444]

love the vids, keep them coming, do u guys have good pricing?

[@monkeysi9997]

whats the name of the first sprocket?

[@tudorm6745]

I ride daily grind guarded with cult butter pegs (plastic sleeves) and a shadow interlock v2 solid setup or nah?

[@CresentMoon18]

you answer most of the time so I have a question for you. I don't wear a helmet (mostly because I can't afford one right now) so I've been putting money on the side for a helmet. I commute on my bmx to my university to save on gas and a parking permit. So I was wondering if I should get a half shell helmet or go all out and buy a full faced bmx helmet. I've hit my face before trying to do tricks and sometimes wear a mouth piece but is a full faced too much? can you show a video comparing the two? Thanks again dude.

[@DoTs_Vaporized]

CresentMoon18 if you are planning to do bigger tricks which you haven't tried before get a full face, it protects you tons from getting hurt. but I go with half shell you can buy them virtually anywhere and they are just as good of you can get your hands out if front of you

[@johnlua2940]

hi can you tell me how much sprocket teeth should i use because im new to bmx,pls

[@brandon071194]

Include price ranges too please

[@christianmejia253]

Since the interlock v2 chain isn't as strong as the supreme chain would u still recommend a guard sprocket?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Its still pretty damn strong, but you can't go wrong with the dual protection there

[@christianmejia253]

Alfredo Mancuso ty bro!

[@Vrand0]

So I ordered the Brandon Begin Pentaguard sprocket. it's guarded and it'll probably be heavier and my bike is already pretty heavy for me still

[@javi617mm2]

what about 4130 sprockets? Are them better for sprocket stalls than the 7075 (non-guarded) ones?

[@idkdrew]

The hub guard that was made for my rear wheel is metal, could I still run plastic pegs or would it we weird

[@DirtDigglerDetecting]

Love this, I learned something. Thank you

[@kaijiex3]

Sprocket materials are a key factor which I find lots of riders miss out and ends up buying more sprocket when they bend one or break one. 7075 and 6061 alloy are the 2 most common if not the only 2 alloy used for making a sprocket. 7075: Prone to chipping but tougher and stronger but weighs more 6061: Prone to bending instead of chipping but weigh less I have used 6061 sprockets and when I do crooks and fail, my sprocket bends like crazy and if your chain is too tight, it will bend as well. 6061 is more for park/trails because of its light weight while 7075 is more of street which I am using now and never once bend it even if I fail my crooked grinds and only issue I had was just a small chip on the spokes of the sprocket which doesn't really affect anything.

[@-_-_415]

I've got the federal bbs solid sprocket, do you think I'll bend it?

[@kaijiex3]

No chance my friend! 4130 heat treated? A bit overkill I would say but if it were to break, it should crack instead of bend but you don't have to worry about anything unless your are doing sprocket stalls.

[@-_-_415]

+NumbChicken Aha, thanks :)

[@LimaTangoZulu]

Steel pegs, 28t front sprocket to 12t rear sprocket, 610 master link chain is the best.

[@chloe-xp5bh]

What is the best disc to ride with a 9 tooth rear end I have a 25

[@AlfredoMancuso]

If you want to go faster you can try 28 with the 9 otherwise 25/9 is perfect

[@chloe-xp5bh]

@@AlfredoMancuso okay cool because I got the new Haro rims the Peregrine ones and on their bikes they use a 28 tooth and I didn't want to mess these rims up thanks so much

[@freddy6125]

tell me, better is 25t or 28t?

[@tiojose5493]

Where and what kind of pegs can I get for my haro bmx bike because the axle is pretty big. The size is 5/8 and 16mm

[@paolatapia6631]

I just want to make my bike real fast so would the chain really matter?

[@iwooonk]

If i have a 25T sprocket and then i changed it to 28T, the chain that i used on 25T will be enough for 28T?

[@Chicken-kr1nc]

Do allpegs fit on all bolts or is there specific types

[@azielinski_2280]

What chain should I use if I have a 2004 haro function f4

[@cadenboss8613]

I know this vid is old but do clipless peddles vs traditional peddles

[@coltonscruggs2616]

You should make a video explaining the rise in handlebars. I'm not exactly sure what size would be best for me and I don't want to spend $70 on the wrong bars.

[@CarcassGrater]

*The sprocket talk was helpful, I've been curious about the teeth/ratio difference...25 is definitely good*

[@AlfredoMancuso]

Thanks my dude!

[@J4K_Shred]

I see Alfredo's news video, I click new video

[@erickninneman4562]

I run shadow supreme chain w the knox sprocket is this overkill cuz i mainly ride long ledges and steep downrails so i feel like their put to good use

[@haroldramos1561]

22t?

[@Therealchristian_scott]

Is that 410 chain Gold or Chrome

[@fredc8618]

i had a gt which was hard to petal the whole time felt like i could never top it out.. i loved it! which gearing do you guys suggest it had?

[@rtz549]

44-16

[@willczerwinski7790]

Congrats on 30k!

[@All-things-shitbox]

4 Steel pegs, animal 710, Madera guard sprocket 💯 if you’re pegs are worn down to where the look more like triangle or a square you don’t grind!

[@wictormagnusson8640]

I use 30t-9t with half-link and love it! With 25t-9t i feels like i'm pedaling air. Maybe just me!...!....!

[@BerserkerNick]

I run 28/9, 25/9 just doesn't feel right

[@wheatienotgreedy5207]

hey man, i wanted to say"thank you" for your response. I have started to build a list of what i'd need, and prices. I figure if it's my disposable income, I have nothing to lose. and congrats on 30k, here's to 70 more.

[@DarkFeedFPV]

Wow exactly what i was searching for !!

[@barajastony0]

bell chain, shadow sprocket, and Odyssey mpegs. all that will run you about $50-$55 buy stolen plastic sleeves and add $10 to the total.

[@pauladriansodario1628]

Im building a bike where sprocket should be on the right or left side of the frame?

[@timzo926]

쯔위키위 if you're right foot forwards put it on the left side and if you're left foot forwards put it on the right side

[@staticsedan_3789]

great video man ! very useful information ☺

[@kowalskianalysis1859]

This video hurts my eyes trying to see through the focus

[@prestonhoutary7944]

Your focusing too hard then! 😂

[@extraterrestrialbmx1882]

so if I were to get a new sprocket I could get any sprocket because if I take my sprocket off it looks like the shadow one but at the same time it's got the holes for the bolt that has an Alan key does that mean i have to get spline drive or I can get any sprocket meaning my spindle is universal

[@extraterrestrialbmx1882]

That takes an Alan key*

[@crcarta]

this video is sick, thanks

[@krystalannawilliams2653]

For next video's ideas what things can be done to a bike ideas or can be temporary and why certain pegs are better?

[@Aut251]

great upload and informative

[@glowssucks4885]

Where are you located

[@kidtrunks3828]

I ride a lot of street and I'm in the market for some plastic pegs any recommendations for ones that won't break or crack in ur the experience?

[@AlfredoMancuso]

I'd recommend the Primo Plastics, they never let me down!

[@GamingReaperHD]

If anyone can help. I run a 31t with a 9T in back. Not sure if I should get a 25T or 28T cause have to pedal a little hard want to pedal little easier.