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Post by dirkpitt74 on Aug 24, 2016 6:25:47 GMT
The cassette is getting worn on my HT and could do with a new one - so thinking of possibly going 1x10 with a wide range cassette.
If I ditch a ring up front and go with a N/W do I need to alter the chain line at all?
I assume it's the outer ring that gets replaced with the N/W?
Is it worth going oval too?
What about re-sizing the chain? Do I still wrap it round the largest rear/front and add 2 links?
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Post by liljase on Aug 24, 2016 8:23:19 GMT
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Post by liljase on Aug 24, 2016 8:25:51 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 8:35:49 GMT
I have a wide range cassette 10 speed 11-42 on my hardtail love it was using 30t up front but just swooped it to 32t to try it as the 30t I seem to be in between gears all the time. Got Oval on my f/s and defo thinking of doing same on my HT I don't seen to bounce on the saddle so much with the oval as I can get a better rythem on stroke. Works components at cannock do a good one cheep.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 9:42:42 GMT
What Bob sez. Deffo think the oval improves pedal rhythm and the Sunrace 10 speed is on the Chief and shifts lovely. Jases link is a bargain, though I went for this one, cos it's got red and black in it  Charlie the bike monger |
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Post by Rlo80 on Aug 24, 2016 12:47:31 GMT
I regret not going oval because i think it helps on the climbs from what I've tried.
Eventually when my NW chainring needs replacing, I'll be getting an oval for sure.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 24, 2016 13:08:26 GMT
It does G - absolutely. I'm a rubbish climber still, but there is no doubt the ovality works really well in 'smoothing out' the pedal stroke, especially if you are trying to put some power down. Less snatching, less losing the rear grip.
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Post by dirkpitt74 on Aug 24, 2016 14:06:12 GMT
Thanks for the replies chaps.
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Post by Rlo80 on Aug 25, 2016 12:02:23 GMT
Once done you won't go back. First mod i did to my first bike. Meant i pushed a bit on most rides in Scotland, but soon got used to it. Now running a 34T  34T?! Strong mate. I'm running 32T with a 40T on the back...sometimes i wish i had 42 or even 45...these hills around the Peaks are not easy. |
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Post by hodgy on Aug 25, 2016 12:22:30 GMT
1x11 here...32t x46..
Fears unfounded ..but Christ your legs spin a bit on the dinner plate ....
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Post by liljase on Aug 25, 2016 13:18:38 GMT
dont know if any of you guys are loaded but how about this for bike jewelry boys.
cant find the link but my local bike shop cyclestore have in ther display cabinet shimanos latest cassette at a cost of £350 and im sure he said its an 11x46 ratio or something like that. looked bling but £350 for just a cassette is crazy. said the ratios made it more like a 12 speed gearing ??
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Post by hodgy on Aug 25, 2016 13:23:46 GMT
Too much ..both in terms of price and ratio..
For hucks sake that's got to be dubbed a great-granny ring !
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Post by liljase on Aug 25, 2016 13:27:18 GMT
just rang and checked. its the latest sram 10-50 12 speed cassette just come out and £350 on its own. this has opened a can of worms now.
the shimano is 11-46 11 speed £150.
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Post by liljase on Aug 25, 2016 13:28:26 GMT
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