Which 48t chainring?

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06-15-16 | 10:23 PM

ceelint

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Which 48t chainring?

Looking to bump my tooth count up on my chainring. Currently have a 46t Sugino Zen w/ a 16t cog in the rear. Wanting a 48t... Any suggestions?

06-15-16 | 10:43 PM

hardboiled718

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Sugino Zen chainrings are good and come in 48T if you don't mind spending the money.

06-15-16 | 10:55 PM

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2t on the front is a very small change. About 1mph in crusing speed.

06-15-16 | 11:05 PM

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What size rear tire do you have? Just get a bigger rear tire it'll be approximately 2 gear inches under the 48

06-15-16 | 11:36 PM

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2t on the front is a very small change. About 1mph in crusing speed.

True, but I find myself spinning out at times at about 26mph... maybe I'll grab a smaller rear cog.. cheaper too

06-15-16 | 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by hardboiled718

Sugino Zen chainrings are good and come in 48T if you don't mind spending the money.

If you do mind but dont mind less than a handful of grams saved, you can always opt for an FSA track chainring.

They're more economical with a less finished painted finish and no weight-saving machining on the back side.

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06-16-16 | 08:15 AM

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im sure you could find an omnium chain ring for cheap.

06-16-16 | 08:54 AM

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I just upgraded from my stock Omnium chainring to the FSA chainring. For $55, it's not that bad.

06-19-16 | 11:18 AM

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