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How can I know / check if I can use KMC Z7 for my single speed bike instead of KMC S1
I have 2 spockets: front and rear.
Front 52T, 110 BCD (Narrow wide tooth).
Rear 18T,18T (34 mm/1.34'').
This is all information which I have.
The front sprocket should be fine with KMC Z7, since, it ...
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Is my bike safe to use if cogs and crank is not that aligned?
Hey guys is it fine if my freewheel bike which is single speed is not that straight with its chain line, because my cogs and crank arent that straight but it is also not that far, im thinking if it is ...
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Chain keeps falling off chainring
I picked up an old Raleigh Sirocco from the 1980s ish and am attempting to convert it to single speed. I thought it was finished, but when taking it out for its first ride, the chain kept falling off ...
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Is there a special 3/32" chain ring for single speed/fixed gear bikes?
Am I able to use what's called an "Outer" chain ring in a single speed application? Something like this
https://www.modernbike.com/sugino-48t-110mm-standard-chainring
Thank you.
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Is it safe to bolt my single-speed chainring to the other side of the crank?
Background: I converted a 21-speed bicycle to single-speed by removing the derailleurs and installing a single-speed freewheel and crankset.
The chainline is no longer straight, and I would like to ...
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Ideal distance between chainring and chain stay
I am building a single speed bicycle, and I have most of the drivetrain parts:
Rear hub
18T rear cog (40-40.5mm ideal rear chainline -- wheel undished)
1/8" chain
crankset with 40T chainring
I used ...
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Should I get a smaller chainring or bigger cog?
I built a single speed bike about a year ago, and am starting to change out parts to make it more comfortable for me. The first thing I'm wanting to change is the gear inches, which I didn't give much ...
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What are the physical advantages of riding a single speed with higher chainrings?
Ever since my aero road bike was stolen, I have been riding a cheap single speed bike on average 6 miles a day. The crankset was cheap and I recently switched to Sram Ominium 48t vs what the bike had ...
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triple chainring with with single speed freewheel
I have a Hero Sprint Axis (with 18T freewheel).I ride mostly on flat roads, but want more top speed and a lower gear for starting from standstill. Is it possible to just install a triple chainring ...
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Can I swap down to a different number of teeth on a chainring
I currently have a single speed front chainring setup with 52 teeth. I can't find a suitable replacement for my chainring so I am wondering if it is possible to get a chainring with a different ...
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Why does the chain tension vary as pedals are turned?
I have a new single-speed bike (after purchase this year, it was unused in a garage for a few months), but as I turn the pedals, the tension in the chain varies noticeably.
What should I check, one-...
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Where can I find a 130 bcd single speed chainring with 58 or 60 teeth?
Where can I find a 130 bcd single speed chainring with 58 or 60 teeth? I am attempting to setup a goldsprints setup using a very large front ring and a small rear freewheel.
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