Chainrings - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-29T12:27:34Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/1198434:Topic:7033?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A9717&feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou are smoking crack. Unless…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-23:1198434:Comment:103212008-09-23T16:38:06.930ZDavid Ghttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DavidG
You are smoking crack. Unless you are a pro you don't need a 48x11 for cross racing.
You are smoking crack. Unless you are a pro you don't need a 48x11 for cross racing. I switch to a single 42 ring…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-23:1198434:Comment:103072008-09-23T16:24:28.468ZMark Studnickihttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/MarkStudnicki
I switch to a single 42 ring will never go back. Run double guards if you have the clearance on the inside, otherwise 1 guard (outside) and a chain catcher on the inside. A standard 12/25 or 26 cassette will be fine. A 42*12 is plenty big enought, i even commute on it and do the local tuesday nite crit practice and have now problems staying in with the fastest guys. The 42*25 or 26 should be small enought to ride anything, unless you could just run faster than that.
I switch to a single 42 ring will never go back. Run double guards if you have the clearance on the inside, otherwise 1 guard (outside) and a chain catcher on the inside. A standard 12/25 or 26 cassette will be fine. A 42*12 is plenty big enought, i even commute on it and do the local tuesday nite crit practice and have now problems staying in with the fastest guys. The 42*25 or 26 should be small enought to ride anything, unless you could just run faster than that. I use 2 rings, 45x38 and a 12…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-22:1198434:Comment:100722008-09-22T15:59:37.215Zphil noblehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/philnoble
I use 2 rings, 45x38 and a 12-25 cassette. It will get me up a steep hill, or down the road in a sprint. I have tried a single 42, but did not like it.
I use 2 rings, 45x38 and a 12-25 cassette. It will get me up a steep hill, or down the road in a sprint. I have tried a single 42, but did not like it. Thanks very much for the all…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-20:1198434:Comment:97242008-09-20T12:24:30.878ZCharles Crocco Jrhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CharlesCroccoJr
Thanks very much for the all the feedback. I think I am going to change to the 42x27 set-up.
Thanks very much for the all the feedback. I think I am going to change to the 42x27 set-up. After watching guys smoke the…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-20:1198434:Comment:97172008-09-20T11:19:25.089Zcxchivahttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cxchiva
After watching guys smoke the rest of the field on single speeds I felt that I could at least go with a 42 up front and a 12-27 in back. I haven't raced it yet but so far training it feels really good. I replaced brake/shift levers with old aero shimano 600 levers and put on a 9 speed bar end shifter. This lightened up the bike significantly. I think it will be a nice change because I felt like I lost time when shifting/dealing with a front derailleur. I seemed to be in the big ring much of the…
After watching guys smoke the rest of the field on single speeds I felt that I could at least go with a 42 up front and a 12-27 in back. I haven't raced it yet but so far training it feels really good. I replaced brake/shift levers with old aero shimano 600 levers and put on a 9 speed bar end shifter. This lightened up the bike significantly. I think it will be a nice change because I felt like I lost time when shifting/dealing with a front derailleur. I seemed to be in the big ring much of the time anyway. One ring up front will help me focus more on racing...we shall see.<br />
Somebody mentioned to me that if you can't ride it in a 42X27 then you would probably be running It sounds to me like you shou…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-19:1198434:Comment:94302008-09-19T20:05:38.053ZHamiltonhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Hamilton
It sounds to me like you should stick with 2 rings but maybe bump up to a 48 instead of the 46, maybe even an 11 in the rear. Then you can keep your climing prowess, and have a little more oomph in the flats.
It sounds to me like you should stick with 2 rings but maybe bump up to a 48 instead of the 46, maybe even an 11 in the rear. Then you can keep your climing prowess, and have a little more oomph in the flats. I am now debating this questi…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-19:1198434:Comment:93992008-09-19T18:14:52.342ZCharles Crocco Jrhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CharlesCroccoJr
I am now debating this question since many of my friends use a single ring at 39 or 42. I have 36/46 and 38/46. Can some of the veterans let me know if there are pros/cons to that set-up. I am a strong climber and find myself passing people in that area but floundering in the long flat fast sections. I may keep my set-up, but was thinking about changing the crank and running something different. 2 rings is definitely better for other types of riding.
I am now debating this question since many of my friends use a single ring at 39 or 42. I have 36/46 and 38/46. Can some of the veterans let me know if there are pros/cons to that set-up. I am a strong climber and find myself passing people in that area but floundering in the long flat fast sections. I may keep my set-up, but was thinking about changing the crank and running something different. 2 rings is definitely better for other types of riding. The inner guard is the most i…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-19:1198434:Comment:93832008-09-19T17:32:54.348Zpretenderhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/pretender
The inner guard is the most important one. If you drop the chain to the outside, no big deal; if you drop it to the inside, you can get the chain crammed between the crank and BB = doubleplus ungood.<br />
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My setup: 42 x 12-27, Salsa Crossing Guard + N-Gear Jumpstop + shorten the chain as much as possible. No problems last season.
The inner guard is the most important one. If you drop the chain to the outside, no big deal; if you drop it to the inside, you can get the chain crammed between the crank and BB = doubleplus ungood.<br />
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My setup: 42 x 12-27, Salsa Crossing Guard + N-Gear Jumpstop + shorten the chain as much as possible. No problems last season. I'm running a single 42 with…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-19:1198434:Comment:93742008-09-19T17:19:35.861ZScotthttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/Scott
I'm running a single 42 with an outer cxworld guard and a 12-27 (no inner gaurd or third eye, etc). I dropped the chain once last weekend racing, however have ridden it pretty hard on the trails without any drops so it probably was operator error. We'll see how she holds up at this weekend's race.
I'm running a single 42 with an outer cxworld guard and a 12-27 (no inner gaurd or third eye, etc). I dropped the chain once last weekend racing, however have ridden it pretty hard on the trails without any drops so it probably was operator error. We'll see how she holds up at this weekend's race. I ran a 42 x 12-27 or 12-25 f…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2008-09-19:1198434:Comment:93472008-09-19T16:38:57.663ZNRandhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/NRand
I ran a 42 x 12-27 or 12-25 for the last two years.<br />
This year I am going to use a 38x46 and 11-26 or 12-25 but I am really tempted to drop the extra ~150 grams and go single again.
I ran a 42 x 12-27 or 12-25 for the last two years.<br />
This year I am going to use a 38x46 and 11-26 or 12-25 but I am really tempted to drop the extra ~150 grams and go single again.