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Originally Posted by DELurker
Is aluminum strong enough for the shocks? I'm having a little trouble picturing one of our drivetrains using aluminum sprockets and steel chains surviving a season, especially since we're in a district (about 50 matches if you do well through district championships).  |
Yes, we had 16T #25 aluminum (7075) sprockets on 6" wheels this year, that's a very high tooth load.
Pretty much any plate sprocket (the smallest available from vex/andymark is 32T #25) will be strong enough unless the wheels are massive. As in 12"+.