Chainring changeout
11-10-09, 10:22 PM
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Chainring changeout
I have a Surley LHT and would like to change out the 48-36-26 chainrings to 44-32-22. The cassette is 11-34 9 speed. What needs to be done? Do I need a different chain? Thanks.
11-11-09, 03:56 PM
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Have you priced replacement chainrings? It may be cheaper to replace the whole crankset and BB.
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if you just want lower gears, you can swap out just the inner chainring for a 24 (I think that's the smallest a 74bcd crank like yours can take).
You should also check out your local bicycle co-operative, if you have one, almost all of them have a giant box of lightly used chainrings.
You should also check out your local bicycle co-operative, if you have one, almost all of them have a giant box of lightly used chainrings.
