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Hi all,
I just recently completed my single speed upgrade/build (Pictures will come up once I get batteries for the digital). Anyways the cranks I got are some type of specialized (Perhaps strongarm which is a mtb crank). I wanted to run a 48 tooth and purchased the cranks and chainring used and the person goofed on ebay and the chainring was 45 tooth. I tried the bike out yesterday after assembling everything and the gear ratio 45/16 is too low for me. I think I want to go back to a 52/16 but cannot find a chainring with 52 teeth for 94mm bcd. after looking around on the internet I honestly cant seem to find a 94mm bcd with 52 teeth (the highest I saw was 45 or 46). do they make them, and can someone lead me in the direction to one. thanks
I just recently completed my single speed upgrade/build (Pictures will come up once I get batteries for the digital). Anyways the cranks I got are some type of specialized (Perhaps strongarm which is a mtb crank). I wanted to run a 48 tooth and purchased the cranks and chainring used and the person goofed on ebay and the chainring was 45 tooth. I tried the bike out yesterday after assembling everything and the gear ratio 45/16 is too low for me. I think I want to go back to a 52/16 but cannot find a chainring with 52 teeth for 94mm bcd. after looking around on the internet I honestly cant seem to find a 94mm bcd with 52 teeth (the highest I saw was 45 or 46). do they make them, and can someone lead me in the direction to one. thanks
IRL Banhammer
Spinning will help your cadence (and is great for winter training rides). A 52/16 in gear-inches is 87 and change. If you run a 45/14 you'll get about 86 gear-inches. That would be the easiest way IMO. Plus, that would let you switch to a spinning cog in the winter, or if you want to develop better cadence.