17 T front sprocket

[CIP57_imp]

I'm thinking about to replace the 18 teeth front sprocket by a 17.

For me, the original 18 makes a little bit too long transmission overall at my 2013 (5 gear). On typically small or 2 lane roads here, if I let it run, I'm almost only in the 2. gear.

I'm talking about canon carving, not highway (or Autobahn).

Has somebody else here the same feeling?

It all depends how fast your carving the canyon??? 2nd gear will get you in the power-band up to 75-80mph topping out at 85mph. Are you carving that fast??? Now if your taking it easy around 5-6K maybe something to think about.