getting this new bike and want it way easier can i make this change
05-28-17, 06:16 PM
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getting this new bike and want it way easier can i make this change
Am getting this bike https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/dawes/sst_steel.htm
and know that with it being a road bike it is geared high for flat riding.
from the specifications listed would anyone be able to tell me if I can go for a very low gear with a different crankset such as a mtb single speed crankset like this?.
https://www.jensonusa.com/!2Izll74OAX6zPorP390ijA!/Race-Face-Ride-Single-Speed-Crankset?utm_source=FRGL&utm_medium=organic&pt_source=googleads&pt_medium=cpc&pt_campaign=shopping_u s&pt_keyword=&gclid=CPXHzezmk9QCFZu3wAodRdsJ5w
want to take it a big step down because not only are there hills here, they are like peaks in places.
and the little hub cog if I went bigger might not be much different than if I dive from the 46t cog to something like a 32t 34 or 36.
plus then I don't have to change the chain, I can just take links out right?.
I might find that 36 or so would still be easy and not get too slow on the flats.
and know that with it being a road bike it is geared high for flat riding.
from the specifications listed would anyone be able to tell me if I can go for a very low gear with a different crankset such as a mtb single speed crankset like this?.
https://www.jensonusa.com/!2Izll74OAX6zPorP390ijA!/Race-Face-Ride-Single-Speed-Crankset?utm_source=FRGL&utm_medium=organic&pt_source=googleads&pt_medium=cpc&pt_campaign=shopping_u s&pt_keyword=&gclid=CPXHzezmk9QCFZu3wAodRdsJ5w
want to take it a big step down because not only are there hills here, they are like peaks in places.
and the little hub cog if I went bigger might not be much different than if I dive from the 46t cog to something like a 32t 34 or 36.
plus then I don't have to change the chain, I can just take links out right?.
I might find that 36 or so would still be easy and not get too slow on the flats.
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05-28-17, 06:55 PM
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It's much simpler and cheaper to just replace the stock 16T freewheel with one that has more teeth. I'd try an 18T first, and you will probably not need to add a link to your chain.
05-29-17, 02:05 AM
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The crankset you've linked to requires, and comes with another BB. Do you have the tools to change it?
Do you know if it'll give you the right chainline?
Do you know if it'll give you the right chainline?
