EJ123
10-01-05, 10:39 AM
Hi, ok i'm thinking about switching my bash-guard for a 3rd chainring, like a 44 or 42. I don't know which one would be better, but whats a good 3rd ring chain thingy under $100 and which size..its for my bruiser.
Mountain Biking - Which crank ring?
Bikeforums.net is a forum about nothing but bikes. Our community can help you find information about hard-to-find and localized information like bicycle tours, specialties like where in your area to have your recumbent bike serviced, or what are the best bicycle tires and seats for the activities you use your bike for.View Full Version : Which crank ring?
zx108
10-01-05, 12:36 PM
what are the other chain rings.
race face, truvative make good chain rings
race face, truvative make good chain rings
EJ123
10-01-05, 12:46 PM
22/32
duckliondog
10-01-05, 05:01 PM
You shouldn't need to spend that much on an outer ring. Steel might be a good idea since it's replacing a bash guard.
EJ123
10-01-05, 08:19 PM
Steel huh? Lol, how much stronger is it compared to Al?
never
10-01-05, 08:59 PM
Hi, ok i'm thinking about switching my bash-guard for a 3rd chainring, like a 44 or 42. I don't know which one would be better, but whats a good 3rd ring chain thingy under $100 and which size..its for my bruiser.
Either tooth size will be fine, you haven't had either on the bike so you won't notice a difference. With a 44, you'll have a little more top end. Just make sure the chain ring bolt pattern matches that of your crankset. What front derailleur do you have? And what front shifter do you have...is it 3 speed capable?
Either tooth size will be fine, you haven't had either on the bike so you won't notice a difference. With a 44, you'll have a little more top end. Just make sure the chain ring bolt pattern matches that of your crankset. What front derailleur do you have? And what front shifter do you have...is it 3 speed capable?
EJ123
10-01-05, 09:15 PM
Haha yes my left shifter has the 3 thingy. I don't know the derailleur but it'll go over lol. So whats a good ?steel? chainring thats a 44???
duckliondog
10-02-05, 12:40 AM
Steel huh? Lol, how much stronger is it compared to Al?
Well, it's harder, so it won't wear as fast or suffer rocks as poorly as aluminum. You said you were replacing a bash guard, so I figured you were riding gnarly enough stuff to require such protection. A steel ring would stand up better in harsh circumstances.
Well, it's harder, so it won't wear as fast or suffer rocks as poorly as aluminum. You said you were replacing a bash guard, so I figured you were riding gnarly enough stuff to require such protection. A steel ring would stand up better in harsh circumstances.
zx108
10-02-05, 09:44 AM
race face, truvative make good chain rings
race face makes a stainless chain ring
race face makes a stainless chain ring
EJ123
10-02-05, 10:56 AM
Like stainless steel? Lol.