One or two chainrings??? - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T16:13:15Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/1198434:Topic:3376?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A4213&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDouble, currently running Rot…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-08-01:1198434:Comment:50472008-08-01T04:10:59.106ZCincicycleshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Michael
Double, currently running Rotor Q rings. And yes, they are sweeeeeet!!!
Double, currently running Rotor Q rings. And yes, they are sweeeeeet!!! Well, my cross season has bee…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-12:1198434:Comment:42132008-07-12T12:10:55.800Zgeorge71171https://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/george71171
Well, my cross season has been cut short (before it starts) because of an impending surgery, so many things are up for sale, including a single chainring kit. :-0<br />
Really though, I never lost the chain in racing all the CO courses, and it makes things simpler, which is good when you are oxygen deprived ....... and you will be.<br />
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My unfortunate saleS:<br />
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42T Specialties TA chainring (Black), third eye chain watcher, Wetzikon guard, and chainring bolts, all to fit a 130mm width crankset. - 50.00,…
Well, my cross season has been cut short (before it starts) because of an impending surgery, so many things are up for sale, including a single chainring kit. :-0<br />
Really though, I never lost the chain in racing all the CO courses, and it makes things simpler, which is good when you are oxygen deprived ....... and you will be.<br />
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My unfortunate saleS:<br />
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42T Specialties TA chainring (Black), third eye chain watcher, Wetzikon guard, and chainring bolts, all to fit a 130mm width crankset. - 50.00, plus shipping<br />
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Also, Shimano R400 brake lever (set of 2) - 30.00, plus shipping<br />
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Shimano Dura-Ace 10 speed 12-27 cassette, perfect for CO races with the 42T chainring. Used twice. Looks new. 110.00, plus shipping.<br />
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And finally, the granddaddy of all, a set of Paul's Neo Retro brakes with brand new pads, a set of Paul's Touring Cantis, used pads with plenty of life left. Black in color. Straddle hangers and connecting wires included. Sold as a set. 120.00, plus shipping.<br />
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All are in excellent condition, minimal wear, clean and ready to race. Go with one ring if you 1) ca…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-11:1198434:Comment:41832008-07-11T19:08:15.259Zvanwacxhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/vanwacx
Go with one ring if you 1) can't help yourself and must constantly mess with new setups and 2) have already spent your money to make the single most effective upgrade to your cross bike (tubulars).<br />
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While single rings can be lighter, most incarnations don't really save weight.<br />
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They are slightly more reliable in that you no longer have a front derailleur to gum up during a sloppy race.<br />
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Me? I run a 38/44 with 12-27. I stay in the 44 most races but have liked having the 38 on occasions. I have…
Go with one ring if you 1) can't help yourself and must constantly mess with new setups and 2) have already spent your money to make the single most effective upgrade to your cross bike (tubulars).<br />
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While single rings can be lighter, most incarnations don't really save weight.<br />
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They are slightly more reliable in that you no longer have a front derailleur to gum up during a sloppy race.<br />
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Me? I run a 38/44 with 12-27. I stay in the 44 most races but have liked having the 38 on occasions. I have no plans to change. And I usually race in some sloppy conditions each season. OR, if you don't want to grin…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-09:1198434:Comment:40232008-07-09T01:12:42.771ZAndyBhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AndyB
OR, if you don't want to grind it, and don't mind the weight "penalty", you can add an extra chainring bolt washer into the mix to add a bit more space.
OR, if you don't want to grind it, and don't mind the weight "penalty", you can add an extra chainring bolt washer into the mix to add a bit more space. ALSO....if you go to one ring…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-08:1198434:Comment:40082008-07-08T14:36:51.513Zelgeehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/elgee
ALSO....if you go to one ring with carbon guards, you may have to do some grinding to the outside of the inner ring to deal with clearance issues on the chainstay, this is the case almost everytime so do not be alarmed if you have this problem when you first set up a single with guards....just dremmel it down and you will be good to go.
ALSO....if you go to one ring with carbon guards, you may have to do some grinding to the outside of the inner ring to deal with clearance issues on the chainstay, this is the case almost everytime so do not be alarmed if you have this problem when you first set up a single with guards....just dremmel it down and you will be good to go. One.tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-07-04:1198434:Comment:39282008-07-04T17:30:52.846Zerikvhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/erikv
One.
One. I like the simplicity of one…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-06-30:1198434:Comment:37582008-06-30T17:49:42.174Zelgeehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/elgee
I like the simplicity of one ring up front, with carbon guards. I have found as I have gotten older (race age 51 this year), that running a 40 up front is perf for me to get up the short steep climbs. I run it with a 12-27 or 12-26 and it seems to cover every situatuion I ever encounter....I am a Colorado racer as well. Weight is not the issue for me, it is all about keeping the chain on the chainring. With the single set up and the chainguards, I NEVER lose my chain to bounce anywhere on the…
I like the simplicity of one ring up front, with carbon guards. I have found as I have gotten older (race age 51 this year), that running a 40 up front is perf for me to get up the short steep climbs. I run it with a 12-27 or 12-26 and it seems to cover every situatuion I ever encounter....I am a Colorado racer as well. Weight is not the issue for me, it is all about keeping the chain on the chainring. With the single set up and the chainguards, I NEVER lose my chain to bounce anywhere on the course like I used to, which can be critical while cross racing. Trying to put your chain back on during a race can be both frustrating and time consuming and cost you big time...this is the main reason for running a single as I see it. Cork tape. You can do a littl…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-06-23:1198434:Comment:35082008-06-23T04:31:38.462ZAndyBhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AndyB
Cork tape. You can do a little experimenting and cut it to different shapes. I built out an old 105 brake lever out to "match" a 9-speed ultegra shifter. It's a totally different shape, of course, but it's a similar thickness. When I close my eyes, it feels the same :)<br />
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It beats the "wood screw through the lever" trick, too.
Cork tape. You can do a little experimenting and cut it to different shapes. I built out an old 105 brake lever out to "match" a 9-speed ultegra shifter. It's a totally different shape, of course, but it's a similar thickness. When I close my eyes, it feels the same :)<br />
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It beats the "wood screw through the lever" trick, too. cork in the hood? that's a ne…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-06-22:1198434:Comment:34882008-06-22T00:56:50.359Zandrewhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cyclocross
cork in the hood? that's a neat trick. cut up a real cork or use cork tape?<br />
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post a pic if you've got one...<br />
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the shape hasn't bothered me as much as the shorter length compared to the sti levers.
cork in the hood? that's a neat trick. cut up a real cork or use cork tape?<br />
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post a pic if you've got one...<br />
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the shape hasn't bothered me as much as the shorter length compared to the sti levers. I went to a single 42t last s…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-06-21:1198434:Comment:34852008-06-21T02:43:06.852ZAndyBhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/AndyB
I went to a single 42t last season. I never really shifted into the big ring, and the one time I did, I lost a place because of it. Likely just an experience thing.<br />
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I'm running an 11-26 on the pit/training wheels, and 11-27 on the race wheels. It's been a good setup so far. I'm running a jumpstop inside, and a chainguard on the outside, and I think it's great. I'm running an old 105 brake lever up front, with a little cork under the hood to bulk it up, so it feels the same as my shifter.
I went to a single 42t last season. I never really shifted into the big ring, and the one time I did, I lost a place because of it. Likely just an experience thing.<br />
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I'm running an 11-26 on the pit/training wheels, and 11-27 on the race wheels. It's been a good setup so far. I'm running a jumpstop inside, and a chainguard on the outside, and I think it's great. I'm running an old 105 brake lever up front, with a little cork under the hood to bulk it up, so it feels the same as my shifter.