Originally Posted by
Skip Bernet
Surly Track hubs are spec'd with a 42.5 - 43.5mm chainline, that coupled with the 45mm chainline of the Sugino crank and an 8 speed chain fits within the acceptable range of tolerance on this.
We've ridden this setup for thousands of miles and sold a bunch of these without the remotest sign of trouble. We would not put it out if we thought it was in any way dangerous.
Despite what some folks might think of us (yes, we are a division of the QBP megalith) we design products that we ride every day, we care deeply about the perception of our stuff, and we lose sleep when things are wrong. We're not in this to make a quick buck off of scamming people. We're in this business to make good solid products that make you want to ride.
If you ever have questions, please e-mail me at
esovern@surlybikes.com or call 877-743-3191 and ask for Eric.
Thanks,
Eric "Skip Bernet" Sovern
Look like you had a perfect chainline with the original RD crankset (42mm chainline). I understand it is not
your fault that Sugino changed their chainline to 45mm, but claiming that there is no difference is kind of sad. Only reason I measured my chainline was because of the noise I was hearing when riding. If the vendor changed their spec, I would expect Surly to adapt not brush it off as an "acceptable range of tolerance".