Originally Posted by
Scarbo
I have a bike with an old (1980s) Sugino AT triple crankset (110 BCD; 48-44-28) and I'd like to replace the smallest chainring with one that is 24-tooth. What would be advisable in this case? The crankset is in pretty good condition, overall. Would it be better to just replace the entire crankset? I should mention that the 6-speed freewheel and chain on this bike are new. What brand of chainring would it be best to replace it with if I chose that option?
I'd like to hear your opinions. Thank you!
I prefer steel granny rings on my commuter and mountain bikes, they last longer than aluminum. Rivendell sells the Sugino steel 24t chainring in 74 bcd, for not a bad price. The alloy version is available from several sources, such as Universal Cycles.
https://www.rivbike.com/products/sug...74-x-24t-12027
https://www.universalcycles.com/shop...6&category=650