Odd tooth count vs. even tooth count...
11-12-10, 06:46 PM
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Odd tooth count vs. even tooth count...
I am thinking about bumping up my chainring from a 48 to a 49, but i have read/heard that running an odd tooth count wears on your drive train faster due to how the rollers line up with the teeth and so on.... Is this something worth considering or is it not something i will honestly notice?
ps, 16t in the rear.
ps, 16t in the rear.
11-12-10, 07:00 PM
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I wouldn't worry. I have thousands of miles on one chain with 48x17 gearing, and last time I checked it was barely half worn.
I wouldn't worry. I have thousands of miles on one chain with 48x17 gearing, and last time I checked it was barely half worn.
11-12-10, 07:36 PM
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99% of chainring / cog wear is due to chain wear ("stretch") and the chain being dirty and / or not properly lubricated. If you maintain your chain properly and replace it at the first sign of wear (I use a gauge), non-shifting sprockets will last for many thousands of miles. If you want to maximize sprocket life, use 1/8" thick chainrings and cogs.
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99% of chainring / cog wear is due to chain wear ("stretch") and the chain being dirty and / or not properly lubricated. If you maintain your chain properly and replace it at the first sign of wear (I use a gauge), non-shifting sprockets will last for many thousands of miles. If you want to maximize sprocket life, use 1/8" thick chainrings and cogs.
more teeth = better distributed load = less wear.
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11-13-10, 05:30 AM
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An even tooth count will just wear every other tooth twice as fast. An odd tooth count wears all the teeth evenly at half the rate. None of this makes any difference, unless you put your chain on the chainring and cog THE EXACT SAME WAY every time you reinstall the rear wheel. Just replace your chain when it is worn and get whatever tooth count gives you the gear ratio that you want.
11-13-10, 04:06 PM
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