Chain Guard Size?
09-22-06, 06:07 AM
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Chain Guard Size?
Hi all,
I am thinking of going with a single ring up front and I am wondering how to size the chain guard on the outside of the crank. If you run a 38 tooth chain ring, do you use a 38 tooth chain guard? Is it better to oversize, say a 38 tooth ring and a 40 tooth guard?
Thanks for the help,
Rgds,
Marley
I am thinking of going with a single ring up front and I am wondering how to size the chain guard on the outside of the crank. If you run a 38 tooth chain ring, do you use a 38 tooth chain guard? Is it better to oversize, say a 38 tooth ring and a 40 tooth guard?
Thanks for the help,
Rgds,
Marley
09-22-06, 07:28 AM
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The chain guards are larger on the inside and out side of the chain ring so if you are going to use chainrings as a chainguard then I'd get a 42 for the out side.
09-22-06, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by S. Marley
Hi all,
I am thinking of going with a single ring up front and I am wondering how to size the chain guard on the outside of the crank. If you run a 38 tooth chain ring, do you use a 38 tooth chain guard? Is it better to oversize, say a 38 tooth ring and a 40 tooth guard?
Thanks for the help,
Rgds,
Marley
I am thinking of going with a single ring up front and I am wondering how to size the chain guard on the outside of the crank. If you run a 38 tooth chain ring, do you use a 38 tooth chain guard? Is it better to oversize, say a 38 tooth ring and a 40 tooth guard?
Thanks for the help,
Rgds,
Marley
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09-22-06, 11:15 AM
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If you're just going to use one on the outside, then I would recommend a 42t chainguard. It won't interfere with a 38t ring, and you can put a larger ring on in the future. My bike is currently setup with a Spot 42t chainguard and a 38t ring, and it works fine.
