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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-06-20, 12:46 PM

Replies: 34

To clutch or not to clutch, that is the question.

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Posted By redlude97

Under what conditions is the chain dropping, can...

Under what conditions is the chain dropping, can you tell if its off the top or bottom of the chainring and to the inside or outside?

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-06-20, 12:44 PM

Replies: 34

To clutch or not to clutch, that is the question.

Views: 11,479

Posted By redlude97

I've had the momentum issue with 11-36 and 11-40...

I've had the momentum issue with 11-36 and 11-40 cassettes. My understanding is that the chain derails off the top of the chainring when it loses tension and that is what causes the chain to drop...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-05-20, 05:28 PM

Replies: 34

To clutch or not to clutch, that is the question.

Views: 11,479

Posted By redlude97

Under load, what is the relative contribution of...

Under load, what is the relative contribution of the upper wrap/unwrapping compared to the bottom wrap/unwrap? My understanding is the tension along the top is orders of magnitude higher

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-05-20, 03:26 PM

Replies: 34

To clutch or not to clutch, that is the question.

Views: 11,479

Posted By redlude97

I believe that is referring to chain tension...

I believe that is referring to chain tension along the upper run of chain between the cog and chainring, whereas pulley cage tension affects the lower run of chain which includes the two small radius...

Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)

01-05-20, 02:21 PM

Replies: 34

To clutch or not to clutch, that is the question.

Views: 11,479

Posted By redlude97

A clutched RD generally has a higher tension...

A clutched RD generally has a higher tension spring in addition which is where most of the extra friction loss comes from. You also lose watts when shifting with the clutch on. As for clutches and 2x...

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