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samueljnash

07-14-11 10:05 AM

What size chainset do i need?!

I am trying to convert an old road bike into a fixie and i have a bmx sprocket on the back wheel its got 15 teeth but im not sure what size chainset i need, like how many teeth ect. could some one help please! THanks

samueljnash

07-14-11 10:11 AM

sorry i have 16 teeth on my bmx sprocket!

vw addict

07-14-11 10:18 AM

read: http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...imer-for-Newbs

just dank

07-14-11 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by samueljnash (Post 12927606)

sorry i have 16 teeth on my bmx sprocket!

thats a tiny sprocket ;)
you probably meant to say freewheel.

EssEllSee

07-14-11 11:41 AM

http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CDoQ8wIwAw

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But seriously, a 42tooth chainring would do you nicely.

mihlbach

07-14-11 12:46 PM

Yeah, for a 16T freewheel, I would start with a 42T chainring. Don't spend a lot on it because you'll likely want to move up or down from there depending on riding conditions and your preferences.

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