increasing ratio with chain worries..
eyo, hope all is doing well. anyways i'll get down straight to the matter.
currently running 46/17, and wanted to change/increase to a 48/17 but i had a few questions.
bike chain right now has about 1000km on it, how bad would it effect my chain if i were to replace the crank/chainring from 46 to 48? (this is probably a stupid question but i'm askin anyways) on that being said i don't mind buying a new chain but i'm not too sure exactly how long ss chains usually last (izumi super toughness); so i'm riding it til it gives me problems, my rides aren't as buttery anymore, or it finally snaps (hmm i wonder).
other factors i should keep in mind/thought? i know that the bike part market is sky-high so i was thinking on holding back on installing the 48t after i end up getting a new bottom bracket (which is due anytime soon).
any ideas/comments will be appreciated.
cheers.