Bio-pace
04-10-06, 01:33 AM
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Bio-pace
I've heard that a bio-pace chainring on a single sppeeed or fixed gear can be done. (w/o a chain tensioner)
but how, why, and wtf would?
Bio-pace is n00b
but how, why, and wtf would?
Bio-pace is n00b
04-10-06, 02:16 AM
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how? the same way as you would with a normal ring. it works fine.
why? it was a bit better for mashing a relatively high gear when I tried it.
or you could refer to this
why? it was a bit better for mashing a relatively high gear when I tried it.
or you could refer to this
04-10-06, 06:40 AM
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I have one on my MTB SS. Works effing great wiseass.
04-10-06, 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Ill Mitch
but how, why, and wtf would?
Bio-pace is n00b
Bio-pace is n00b
04-10-06, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Ill Mitch
Bio-pace is n00b
*snicker, guffaw, chortle*
Yer funny.
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I re-read Sheldon's article. There's a tab on the chainwheel that's supposed to be hidden by the right-side crank arm. Mine was reassembled best fit, and the tab is forward of the crank.
I'll have to disassemble and re-fit per Sheldon's observations, to see if A) it fits and 2) if I can feel a difference.
I'll have to disassemble and re-fit per Sheldon's observations, to see if A) it fits and 2) if I can feel a difference.
04-10-06, 03:15 PM
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I ride a 53t biopace with an 18t EAI cog for 77 gear inches.
I love it.
I adjust my chain tension for about 1/8" play at the tightest point, which gives me about 5/8" play at the loosest point.
Biopace has spoiled me.
I should probably buy another one as a backup for when I've worn out the one I have.
I love it.
I adjust my chain tension for about 1/8" play at the tightest point, which gives me about 5/8" play at the loosest point.
Biopace has spoiled me.
I should probably buy another one as a backup for when I've worn out the one I have.
04-10-06, 03:49 PM
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i got a free shimano chaing ring that does the same thing..when the crank arms are horizontal the chain is tighter...
i guess i got a bio pace ?
or is it just the worn teeth. heh
i guess i got a bio pace ?
or is it just the worn teeth. heh
