Triple to double...
#1
Go big or go home
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gainesville, VA
Posts: 269
Bikes: Cannondale Ironman 800
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Triple to double...
I have a triple on my bike now I was wondering if I can just take off the other ring and make it a double? Since I have had the bike I havent used the smallest gear in front yet. What will it affect what will I have to do afterwards?
#2
Hoosier Pedaler
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,432
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
It will work just fine. I'm not sure how it will benefit you but it will work fine. Be sure to tighten up the appropriate limit screw after you remove the chain ring.
#3
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,201
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
fmw provides good advice, I too can't think of a benefit. Do check to see if you can accidently trap the chain between spider arms and BB, if it does fall off the small end, with no small ring to catch it. Else you will have to carry a crank puller/chain tool(if you don't already) on your rides.
__________________
#4
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,083
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Sure you can, but it is a waste of time for anything except making sure people don't think you need a triple (a poor reason, BTW). That third ring weights very little. If you do it, be very careful to adjust the limit screw or you will be throwing the chain dangerously easily.
#6
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 353
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
It wouldn't do much good. Doubles have different shifters, front and rear derailleurs. The cranks will also look funny with a missing chainring but with all the holes that imply there should be one there.
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,083
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by jtown
It wouldn't do much good. Doubles have different shifters, front and rear derailleurs. The cranks will also look funny with a missing chainring but with all the holes that imply there should be one there.
The long cage derailleur in the rear, however, would be a dead give away to the folks that would make fun of you that you used to have a triple. I agree the crank would look funny missing the 30t ring.
#8
It is fantastic.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The OC
Posts: 7,977
Bikes: 05 Specialized Allez Elite; 06 Fuji Team Pro
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by barba
You can use triple derailleurs and the shifters just fine with a double set up. I don't know about the new 10 speed brifters, but there was no double and triple specific 105 9 speed brifters. It is going the other way (double---> triple) that is a no go. Not enough clicks in the shifter or travel in the FD.
The long cage derailleur in the rear, however, would be a dead give away to the folks that would make fun of you that you used to have a triple. I agree the crank would look funny missing the 30t ring.
The long cage derailleur in the rear, however, would be a dead give away to the folks that would make fun of you that you used to have a triple. I agree the crank would look funny missing the 30t ring.
#9
100% USDA certified
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Seattle -> NYC
Posts: 4,023
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 6 Times
in
2 Posts
Originally Posted by voltman
There are now double and triple specific shifters. I don't know if there is anything inherent in the triple shifter that would prevent you from using it with a double.
#10
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2005
Posts: 4,083
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by the beef
There shouldn't be. You should be able to limit out the third click just through the low gear screw on the front derailleur.
#11
It is fantastic.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The OC
Posts: 7,977
Bikes: 05 Specialized Allez Elite; 06 Fuji Team Pro
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
I just checked. It looks like the only different in the new STI shifters is that the triple-specific shifter has a name plate with "Triple" written on it.
#12
It is fantastic.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: The OC
Posts: 7,977
Bikes: 05 Specialized Allez Elite; 06 Fuji Team Pro
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
#13
Go big or go home
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Gainesville, VA
Posts: 269
Bikes: Cannondale Ironman 800
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Well thanks for all of the insight that really helps me out...
#16
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,201
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by the beef
Hehe, now you can be macho.
__________________
#17
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2003
Posts: 353
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
Originally Posted by shakeNbake
I would say leave it in, it doesn't weigh alot.
Unless you are seaching for those elusive OCP points.
Unless you are seaching for those elusive OCP points.
#18
Team BYRDS
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Boise, Idaho
Posts: 449
Bikes: Specialized Allez Elite Double
Mentioned: 0 Post(s)
Tagged: 0 Thread(s)
Quoted: 0 Post(s)
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times
in
0 Posts
No he'd gain OCP points in description. I'm not sure you'd get the most points if the bike looked a little weird afterwards with "Triple" on the product label or obvious missing parts.