Originally Posted by
dsprehe89
So you would suggest I get maybe a 40-44 tooth crank chainring? I can probably just find one on ebay. All I need is the chainring seeing as I already have the crank and bolts to bolt it on as long as it is a 5 bolt (removable) chainring.
Your knees would thank you. As you have stated, it's time to gear down. It's much better to develop a spin. Yes, you could easily find a smaller chainring, on ebay or at your LBS or co-op.
Originally Posted by
dsprehe89
So basically all I have to do is make sure the rim is centered with the axle, or another way of looking at it is, the rim stays in the same location and adjusting the dish just makes up for the change in the hub location to keep the rim in the same location.
There's a bit more than that. Essentially, yes. The rim is centered with the frame alignment. The hub can move, but the spokes compensate for the movement. Spoke tension is crucial for a solid wheel.