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03-27-10, 07:14 PM
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Quick question.
My chain ring is 40 teeth & the rear is 15. What size chain should I be using? I can't figure it out.
03-27-10, 07:45 PM
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It's either a 1/8 or 3/32. They are the dominant types.
The former usually on track bikes and the latter on road bikes with derailleurs.
If the 1/8 doesnt fit, it's the 3/32, and vice versa.
Although 90% of fixed-gears are 1/8.
Next time, you can consult Sheldon for all the answers.
Peace.
The former usually on track bikes and the latter on road bikes with derailleurs.
If the 1/8 doesnt fit, it's the 3/32, and vice versa.
Although 90% of fixed-gears are 1/8.
Next time, you can consult Sheldon for all the answers.
Peace.
03-27-10, 07:56 PM
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The number of teeth on your chainring and cog doesn't matter, although most 15T cogs are probably 1/8".
03-27-10, 08:08 PM
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Thanks for the help everyone. It's technically not a fixed gear, I took the gears off my bike since it's older and they weren't working right. It kept causing my chain to slip so I decided to get rid of them. I'm thinking I should try using 3/32. I plan on getting a single hub eventually though.
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Except for the surly, dura ace, miche ones I have used and there are the ones from phil woods, rockwerks, eai etc...
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Alright so I got it figured out. Ended up using 3/32 and took some links out. Works like a charm.
04-10-10, 09:51 PM
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So I've been fooling around with my rear brake and been having trouble. Probably because I was using spare parts, so I'm wondering how much it would be to take it to a shop and just have them set it up for me instead? Any info is much appreciated.
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Your brake cable is too short, needs a bit of slack in it. Are the brake pads new? Kool Stop pads, the grey or salmon ones, work quite well. If your rims are steel, allow more time for braking, especially in the rain. Since you are running the bike singlespeed, I'd get a front brake as it will provide the best stopping power by far.
https://sheldonbrown.com/cables.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/brakes/index.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/cables.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/brakes/index.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html
04-12-10, 08:36 AM
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Your brake cable is too short, needs a bit of slack in it. Are the brake pads new? Kool Stop pads, the grey or salmon ones, work quite well. If your rims are steel, allow more time for braking, especially in the rain. Since you are running the bike singlespeed, I'd get a front brake as it will provide the best stopping power by far.
https://sheldonbrown.com/cables.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/brakes/index.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/cables.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/brakes/index.html
https://sheldonbrown.com/singlespeed.html
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