Gear Change Comparator
Compare your current gearing to a proposed change.
Current Setup
Proposed Setup
Current FDR
8.16
→
New FDR
7.34
taller(-10.0% FDR change)
Taller gearing — more top speed potential, more load on motor.
MOD 1 pitch
Taller vs. shorter gearing
Taller (lower FDR): more top speed potential, less torque multiplication, more motor heat at low speed. Good for bashing on hard smooth surfaces.
Shorter (higher FDR): more punch, better acceleration, less strain on ESC/motor. Good for technical terrain, rock crawling, or preserving drivetrain health.
General rule
Always monitor motor temperature after a gearing change. If it runs too hot, go shorter. If performance feels sluggish, try one tooth up on the pinion.