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Some questions
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So I'm probably going to get some parts for my bike. Now I wonder
1)I have a TruVativ ISIS Drive Hussefelt bottom bracket. Is that an E type or what? (Ive a feeling its not E and its an "ISIS"?
2)Also, whats the difference between and 8 spd chain and a 9 spd chain? More links?
3)Should I replace cassettes with chains? If so? How many chains for 1 cassette (aproximately
4) Do SRAM chains work with shimano cassettes and do shimano chains work with SRAM cassettes?
-Thanks
So I'm probably going to get some parts for my bike. Now I wonder
1)I have a TruVativ ISIS Drive Hussefelt bottom bracket. Is that an E type or what? (Ive a feeling its not E and its an "ISIS"?
2)Also, whats the difference between and 8 spd chain and a 9 spd chain? More links?
3)Should I replace cassettes with chains? If so? How many chains for 1 cassette (aproximately
4) Do SRAM chains work with shimano cassettes and do shimano chains work with SRAM cassettes?
-Thanks
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1. I am not sure but i believe its not E
2. 8sp means the links are wider, more links only determins the length
3. technically you should replace them both, there is not a set # its just when one wears. I dont do it, i keep my chain very clean and get great mileage.
4. SRAM and shimano stuff is interchangable, though ive heard some things about rubbing so you might as well get the full SRAM thing going anyways, its certainly cheaper.
2. 8sp means the links are wider, more links only determins the length
3. technically you should replace them both, there is not a set # its just when one wears. I dont do it, i keep my chain very clean and get great mileage.
4. SRAM and shimano stuff is interchangable, though ive heard some things about rubbing so you might as well get the full SRAM thing going anyways, its certainly cheaper.
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1. Nada clue
2. link width
3. everyone has an opinion
4. Most of it's interchangable except for the shifters/derailleurs...I do know that.
2. link width
3. everyone has an opinion
4. Most of it's interchangable except for the shifters/derailleurs...I do know that.
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Well ISIS is a type, I'm looking at a shipping box with the types.
JIS Square or ISIS.
ISIS sizes are 108,113,118mm. If that helps.
JIS Square or ISIS.
ISIS sizes are 108,113,118mm. If that helps.
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Spline, width, if already slipping replace BOTH, otherwise chain 2to1, totally interchangeable.... 'Nuf said
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Originally Posted by Killer B
Spline, width, if already slipping replace BOTH, otherwise chain 2to1, totally interchangeable.... 'Nuf said
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speaking of ISIS. Does anybody have any information on the megaexo from FSA? I started a thread on this but it never really took off with a whopping 1 reply. It keeps the ISIS interface but incorporates external bearings, for durability and stiffness. I think its an awsome idea, certainly more effficient.
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Originally Posted by hooligan
1)I have a TruVativ ISIS Drive Hussefelt bottom bracket. Is that an E type or what? (Ive a feeling its not E and its an "ISIS"?
2)Also, whats the difference between and 8 spd chain and a 9 spd chain? More links?
3)Should I replace cassettes with chains? If so? How many chains for 1 cassette (aproximately
4) Do SRAM chains work with shimano cassettes and do shimano chains work with SRAM cassettes?
-Thanks
Secondly 9 speed fits nine speed cassettes it's also narrower than 8 speed
Third read https://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html
Fourth Yes both ways. What happened? I thought you were paying attention man
Originally Posted by phantomcow2
speaking of ISIS. Does anybody have any information on the megaexo from FSA? I started a thread on this but it never really took off with a whopping 1 reply. It keeps the ISIS interface but incorporates external bearings, for durability and stiffness. I think its an awsome idea, certainly more effficient.
Disadvantages? Well buying a whole new crankset and bearings to put the kit in.
Cost.
I'm not entirely sold on the crank arm and BB axle being one unit
Other than that I'll probably get one of RF's X drives next time I build a bike
Last edited by Raiyn; 02-13-05 at 01:07 AM.
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E-type is when you have a plate that acts as a spacer on the bb cup drive side. The plate is what the front deraileur mounts too. If your derailuer mounts to the seat tube. You have a normal bb and spacer
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
E-type is when you have a plate that acts as a spacer on the bb cup drive side. The plate is what the front deraileur mounts too. If your derailuer mounts to the seat tube. You have a normal bb and spacer
havn't seen e type derilleurs too often. They are often on full squishys were it is nearly impossible to find anything to clamp to.
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So BigHits (With multiple front chainrings) would have an E-type BB?
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as a side note, I've only seen XT and XTR E-type BB's... they may have trickled down to the LX series, but I normally see them on the XT and XTR stuff.
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Originally Posted by hooligan
4) Do SRAM chains work with shimano cassettes and do shimano chains work with SRAM cassettes?
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might as well get an SRAM cassette with your SRAM chain if you're going to replace both. If not, it won't hurt to run the SRAM chain on the Shimano cassette. Also from what I hear, SRAM chains > Shimano chains.
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
First off you don't have a Hussefelt bottom bracket. They may be Hussefelt CRANKS but not the bottom bracket. You'll want a Team DH https://www.truvativ.com/dh/Frame_dh_home.html Damn near bombproof.
Secondly 9 speed fits nine speed cassettes it's also narrower than 8 speed
Third read https://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html
Fourth Yes both ways. What happened? I thought you were paying attention man
It's the same idea behind the new high end shimano cranks and the Rafe Face X series. It's based of an old crankset called the "Bullseye" Basically what it is is bearings that screw in seperatly like a non cartridge style BB's cups would. The BB axle is actually PART of one of the crank arms (Shimano it's the ring side, Race Face it's the non drive arm). The axle goes through the bearings and mates with it's opposite. The advatages to this is increased bearing life due to the fact your aren't confined by the BB shell and can use bigger bearings, the system is stiffer for it's weight due to the outboard position of the bearings giving a wider "platform". One otherthing I can mention is the increased axle diameter giving even more stiffness to weight.
Disadvantages? Well buying a whole new crankset and bearings to put the kit in.
Cost.
I'm not entirely sold on the crank arm and BB axle being one unit
Other than that I'll probably get one of RF's X drives next time I build a bike
Secondly 9 speed fits nine speed cassettes it's also narrower than 8 speed
Third read https://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html
Fourth Yes both ways. What happened? I thought you were paying attention man
It's the same idea behind the new high end shimano cranks and the Rafe Face X series. It's based of an old crankset called the "Bullseye" Basically what it is is bearings that screw in seperatly like a non cartridge style BB's cups would. The BB axle is actually PART of one of the crank arms (Shimano it's the ring side, Race Face it's the non drive arm). The axle goes through the bearings and mates with it's opposite. The advatages to this is increased bearing life due to the fact your aren't confined by the BB shell and can use bigger bearings, the system is stiffer for it's weight due to the outboard position of the bearings giving a wider "platform". One otherthing I can mention is the increased axle diameter giving even more stiffness to weight.
Disadvantages? Well buying a whole new crankset and bearings to put the kit in.
Cost.
I'm not entirely sold on the crank arm and BB axle being one unit
Other than that I'll probably get one of RF's X drives next time I build a bike
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I do pay attention, but I don't wanna screw up when I go buy a 150 dollar chainguide/bashguard.
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Originally Posted by phantomcow2
of course when i ask what a few months is i get no response