Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Pick-up pins on shifting chainrings? (Sugino XD300)

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str8flexed
03-02-06, 03:43 PM
So I decided not to get the Sugino RD b/c people say they're flexy. How about these Sugino XD300's?

I heard they're stiffer. And they happen to be cheaper too.

But, do those "pin/ramps to facilitate shifting" get in the way of fixed gear use?

Also, I can take off the smaller two chainrings w/ no problems and it will work/look fine, right?

Thanks!

http://aebike.com/images/library/catalogs/soc/prodl/CR1034.jpg

colinm
03-02-06, 03:53 PM
Flexy like a noodle? Would they have been the weakest link on the bike? What do you weigh?

"But, do those "pin/ramps to facilitate shifting" get in the way of fixed gear use?"

No.

And removal of the rings is fine, add correct ring bolts ($7) and get the chainline straight.

My RD's shipped today. I go 240# on a good day - I'll let you know if they flex or not.
baxtefer
03-02-06, 03:58 PM
uhhh those are no different than the sugino XDs sold as single speed cranks.
and those are pretty flexy.

edit.. well except for the extra pinned chainrings that is.