Questions tagged [chainring]
The cogs (gears) at the front of your drive chain, connected to the cranks.
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Trek Dual Sport 4 - chainring question
I have recently got hold of a Trek Dual Sport 4 but find I spend the majority of my time at the higher end of the 1x11 gears (8,9,10,11).
I am wondering if it is possible to change / upgrade the ...
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Do I need to replace my chainring?
Finally replaced the drivetrain on my 2019 yt jeffsy. I replaced the chain and cassette, but seem to be having an issue with the new chain jumping off of the chainring. The new chain is the same ...
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About crankset Shimano FC-C202
Can someone please elaborate on middle ring of this vintage crankset? In four places metal looks broken, although from photos found on internet this seems to be part of design.
Roughly washed ...
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Acera Chain Ring alternatives
I have an Acera 3x9 mega9 setup (FC M391) on a 2015 Fuji flatbar. I am refurbing it for secondary use, trying to replace as little as possible.
My first question is if any 104bcd 9-speed chain ring ...
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Crankset for 2006 Raleigh MTB
I have a Raleigh MTB "Sports" with 6061 aluminum frame that was bought new in 2006 or 2007. It's undergone various repairs over the years and I'm still decently happy with it.
However, ...
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Any history on Viscount bicycles?
I managed to pick this Viscount bicycle up from my local scrapyard along with a 1987 women’s BSA bicycle. Both of these bicycles work. The Viscount has a sticker on it saying triple champion 1981 so I ...
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How to make a 1x city bike easier to ride uphill?
I'm trying to convert an old city bike (https://archive.trekbikes.com/us/en/2010/trek/navigator10wsd#/us/en/2010/trek/navigator10wsd/details) for my middle-aged mother who did not do any sports so far....
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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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How to change chainrings on this Tiagra crankset?
I want to switch to 46/30 but don't know how to begin. The crankset is Shimano Tiagra FC-4700, 50x34T, 170mm
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Chainring compatible
i have a Alivio m3100 Cassette cs Hg400 (12-36T) and m3100 rd, can i installed a 2x crankset Gxp (28-38T) on my drivetrain alivio???
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Can I find out about compatible newer models of my Shimano chainring?
I have an MTB that is quite old. The biggest chainring with 42 teeth is now done and I need a new one. It's a Shimano FCMC30, but it seems nobody is selling that new anymore. The chainring in question ...
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Is it possible to add another chainring to Cannondale Trail SL 3?
I recently bought a Cannondale Trail SL 3 2021, and quickly realized that I need heavier gears for riding comfortably down hill and on flat ground.
Is it possible to add a second, larger chain ring ...
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105 11-34T Cassette Compatibility
I purchased a Merida Speeder 400 a year back. This came with Shimano 50-34 teeth and Shimano CSR7000 11-32 teeth 11-speed cassette which I replaced with Shimano 105 R7000 11 Speed 11-34 Teeth Cassette....
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replacing cassette & chainset
I think the time has come to replace my rear cassette, it has begun skipping in a certain gear. I'd also like to give myself a bigger granny gear (something like a 28 or 30 would do). I haven't done ...
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Replacement parts for old Giant CRS 4.0
I'm looking at replacing the cassette and chainrings on an old Giant CRS 4.0 bought way back in around 2009 (I think) and trying to find compatible (and still available) parts.
Its parts are listed as
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1x, 2x, 3x chainring - does it matter?
I need to replace one chainring in my 3x9 setup. One possible option I'm looking at says it was made for 2x setups. Another option says it was made for 1x. They have the correct tooth count, BCD, and ...
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Does "speed" of a replacement chainring matter?
I'm looking to replace one of my three chainrings, and I'm having a hard time finding something that matches my bcd/bolt-pattern/tooth-count. I have found a few options, but they say they are for 10- ...
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Chainring Spider Mount Types
I have been wondering about the different types of spider (or direct mount chainrings) to crank arms and was surprised that I could not find anything spot-on about it.
I kind of know that BMX direct ...
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My bike keeps making this grinding noise around the back wheel/casette/chainring area when I get speed on a tech/ jump trail
It is an older bike that hasn't been used in years and I recently got it serviced and began using it on the trails. It is a specialized stumpjumper from around the 2004/2005 era and everything seems ...
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cruiser chainring
I have been urged by my physio to give up the mountain bike and only ride a cruiser. I would like to do some rides that are longer. I find the gears too slow for longer rides on the cruiser and wonder ...
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1x12 Crankset to my 9speed cassette/chainring
good day maam/sir, i would like to ask for some ideas if i can use the new Deore XT Crankset 1x12 (36t) to my 9 Speedchain + 9 speed cassette? If not, how about 10 speed chains + 11-42 10 speed ...
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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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Compatibility of Shimano Ultegra and Sora components
My road bike has an Ultegra groupset, but some parts need replacement (chainrings, chain, and cassette). The chain is worn out, the cassette is sliding with a new chain, and the chainset is also worn ...
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Damaged pedal threads on crank arms, having a hard time finding a replacement, what do I do?
I have the Vitus Nucleus 27 vr, but I recently broke the original plastic pedal on it after I hit a rock and so I replaced it with another set. The problem is I completely overtightened and damaged ...
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Chain hitting front derailleur cage with H limit screw fully loosened
I followed the Park Tools guide to set up my gears. The rear derailleur was a success but I can't manage to adjust the front derailleur so that the chain stops grinding on the guard. There's no more ...
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Grx chainring with XT/Slx RD
What with the ongoing situation with the grx rx812 rear derailleur being out of stock, I was wondering if its possible to use an XT or Slx rear derailleur with a grx chainring?
For reference I have an ...
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Chain length differences between 1X and multi-chainring setups
When determining correct chain size, one common technique is to install the chain (without passing it through any derailleur) onto the largest front and rear sprockets. Then, determine the shortest ...
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I failed to replace my chain at the proper interval. Will I have to replace my whole drivetrain?
My bicycle is a 2012 Specialized Secteur. It has 6000 miles (10000 km), and I have never replaced the chain.
I recently began noticing that the chain always seems out of alignment with the rear ...
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Shimano FC-MT610 12-speed 30T crankset substitute
I have a Shimano FC-MT610 12-speed 30T crankset and wish to go to a crankset with more teeth for flatter terrain. Shimano offers a 34T version.
Is there a higher tooth crankset compatible with a 96mm ...
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Building a new Drivetrain
I’m looking to build up a new dive train for a slalom / 4x bike.
Is it possible to mix and match any sort of chainring and cassette without running into any problems ?
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Rust from cassette and chain
I was cleaning my chainring, chain and cassette with vinegar,
to remove unwanted grease but suddenly after a few minutes it suddenly turned slightly orange. It spread all over my rear gears.
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Missing pin in replacement chainring, is it important?
This is related to Worn out chainring or missing tension
Today the chainring arrived, but it lacks a pin. The pin is 15mm (0.59") long with a diameter of 4.1mm (0.16"). It is located in such ...
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Worn out chainring or missing tension
This is a follow-up to the question I need to replace a cassette for CS-HG500-10 but want to go XT
Yesterday I replaced the cassette, as well as the chain and the jockey wheels and went for a ride. ...
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Can you mount GRX FC-RX600 110/80 chainrings on a Tiagra 4700 chainset?
Has anyone mounted these https://www.bike-discount.de/it/comprare/shimano-grx-fc-rx600-2x10-11-speed-chainring-961783 on a Tiagra 4700 crankset?
If they will fit it's a LOT cheaper than buying the ...
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Chain is slipping relative to large chainring but not the small one
The crank on my 2016 Giant XTC Advanced (Shimano XT components) is slipping relative to the large chainring but not the small chainring. In searching for reasons many of the answers focus on chain ...
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Rear derailleur max capacity exceeded?
My MTB is a Lapierre X-Flow 512 2012. It has a Shimano RD-M980-SGS 10v rear derailleur which has a total capacity of 41t (see official specs). But it comes with a 11-36 cassette and a 24-42 crankset (...
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Are chainring bolts alone strong enough?
Because of a custom application, I need to be able to use 104BCD chainrings. However, I need a stand-alone spider to hold the chainrings; the chainwheel will not be mounted directly to a 104BCD crank.
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Campagnolo: Can I run an 11 speed chain on my 10 speed chainrings?
I have a bike with 10 speed front derailleur and chainrings.
The cassette, rear derailleur and shifter will all be 11 speed.
Can I run an 11 speed chain on this? Everything is Campagnolo.
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Which chainguard (or alternative chainring) for a Shimano FC-M 510 crankset
My commuter bike is equipped with a Shimano FC-M 510 crankset,
the teeth configuration being 44/36/22. Unfortunately, the largest
chainring has no chainguard attached to it (and also no holes), so ...
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Compatibility of 38T chainrings to Deore crank
My bike (Canyon Pathlite 5) has an "FC-M5100-1, DEORE" crankset and a "Shimano Deore M5100 11s 11-51" cassette. Instead of the 32 teeth on the front chainring, I'd like to change ...
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Minimum chainring gap for front derailleur
On my city/trekking bike, I have a Shimano Alivio crankset FC-T4010. It was first delivered with 22-32-44 chainrings.
After a while I calculated that with a 38 chainring, I was able to ride 99% of the ...
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Triple Chainset
Trying to replace my 52/42/32 front 21 speed chainset with same. The outer chain ring 104bcd 52t would also be OK. Unable to find. This is for an English trike.
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What bike chain size do I buy?
A friend gave me his old bike which I'm fixing up to use. It has no chain and I've never replaced one before so I'm wondering what size I need to buy to replace it. The Bike is an Apollo Avio, it has ...
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Chain slipping on smallest cogs (bigger chainring, new chain)
I recently switched my SRAM 1x12 Eagle SX drivetrain from a 30 to 34 direct mount Chainring. I also bought a new chain to accompany with it. Chain length was measured as the sram service manual ...
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Chainrings for Shimano FC-M760 crank worn out, need help
Problem: I have Shimano XT FC-M760 cranks 22/32/44t on my MTB. BCD=104/64, 4 bolt. Need to replace all rings; I'm open to any solution other than changing to 2x/1x (2x10 not enough gear range, 1x11 ...
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What would happen if I don’t replace worn drivetrain components?
What would happen if I took a entirely new drivetrain and just never replaced anything? Of course, I’d keep it clean and lubricated.
With 11 and 12 speed chains being as expensive as they are, the old ...
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How can I lower the gear ratio on my son's bike?
I got a SH Commencal 24" MTB for my son. He loves it - except on climbing steep slopes where he runs out of steam.
It comes with a 7-speed 14-28T freewheel (Shimano MF TZ21) + Acera derailleur, ...
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Alternatives to Crankset Shimano M523 Octalink 40-30-22T
I have recently purchased a Merida 2015 7500 One-Twenty 3x10.
Link to bike specs: http://online.fliphtml5.com/pvouz/azox/#p=12
The crankset chain rings are very worn and need replacing.
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6800 FC to R 8000 FC upgrade
I would like to replace my 6800 FC 52/36 and 6800 FD with the R8000 FD and FC 52/36. I'd like to utilize my existing 6800 brifters, which operate flawlessly.
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