aykay
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Post by aykay on May 23, 2006 20:13:35 GMT 10
Hey all, i guess this question is directed at joel more than anyone, but anyways, im building up a singlespeed roadbike to commute on and i was just wondering what size chainring and sprocket you would recommend. Its not really hilly on the way to work so i just want something that wont spin out too quick.
Oh, and its not fixed either
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Post by Andre on May 23, 2006 20:22:05 GMT 10
Hey Adam. I run 42/16 on my fixed and I find that a good allround gear, have to stomp it up the hills but I can hold good pace on the flats and dont spin out easily on the downs. You'd be a fair bit fitter than me so you should have no troubles with this gear. Joel will probably recommend a higher gear but if your not running fixed I'd go lower and just spin its more efficient and you wont arrive at your destination so sweaty.
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Post by tomac on May 23, 2006 22:26:15 GMT 10
42/16 or 44/16 are good gears for which chainrings are easily available. This is on 27" or 700c (road size) wheels.
- Joel
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Post by AlexPV on May 24, 2006 20:47:17 GMT 10
omg 44-13 u fkn noobs
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Post by tomac on May 24, 2006 21:14:06 GMT 10
hard to get freewheels in 13t...
- Joel
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Post by AlexPV on May 24, 2006 23:32:35 GMT 10
just dont screw the lockring on too tight and it wont be fixed.
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aykay
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Post by aykay on May 26, 2006 9:35:45 GMT 10
Thanks for the help. i think i will try 42-16, probably better since i have only got 170mm cranks hahahaha!
i was going to run it with a cassette wheel and just space it out.
My cranks are shimano 600's in 130 bcd so i hope i can get a chainring for them
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Post by Andre on May 26, 2006 10:52:10 GMT 10
130 bcd is standard road stuff. Should be able to get at any bike shop but it will be all ramped and pinned if you know any old bmx shops you should be able to get a nice cheap BMX sprocket in that size and then you can run a wide chain!
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Post by tomac on May 26, 2006 20:26:55 GMT 10
Ahem, inner rings aren't ramped or pinned. A 42 is fairly common, shimano 105 or ultegra. Those are nice cranks btw, Andre has a pair  - Joel |
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Post by Andre on May 27, 2006 8:42:37 GMT 10
Yes... I do believe you are right and I am full of shite!
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Post by tomac on May 27, 2006 9:03:23 GMT 10
you're just under a lot of pressure right now - Joel |
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