So this is a continuation of something started on another thread, but in summation, here goes:
There is apparently a significant aero savings to removing the FD hanger (and obviously the FD along with it).
Running a 10 speed, it is possible to obtain a fairly large range of gearing using a single chain ring.
Right now I run 53/39 and either 11/23 or 11/28 (depending on race). I live in flat lands, and I Never use the 39 here and never used it in races other than Kona.
It would appear that I could go with a 48 up front and keep a similar range of gear ratios (enough to ride at 38 mph or 9 mph for cadences between 70 and 110).
So if all that is true, what is keeping me from litteraly buying this (http://www.jensonusa.com/...ino-Track-Chain-Ring) and pulling the 53/39 off of my quarq, putting this thing on it, and giving it a go?
I will openly admit that this may be the dumbest idea ever and may be totally fueled by my desire to never drop my chain again. If such is the case, educate me so I can put this behind me. If it is a good idea and making the change is harder than I think (chain line angles or still dropping chain), let me know that too.
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There is apparently a significant aero savings to removing the FD hanger (and obviously the FD along with it).
Running a 10 speed, it is possible to obtain a fairly large range of gearing using a single chain ring.
Right now I run 53/39 and either 11/23 or 11/28 (depending on race). I live in flat lands, and I Never use the 39 here and never used it in races other than Kona.
It would appear that I could go with a 48 up front and keep a similar range of gear ratios (enough to ride at 38 mph or 9 mph for cadences between 70 and 110).
So if all that is true, what is keeping me from litteraly buying this (http://www.jensonusa.com/...ino-Track-Chain-Ring) and pulling the 53/39 off of my quarq, putting this thing on it, and giving it a go?
I will openly admit that this may be the dumbest idea ever and may be totally fueled by my desire to never drop my chain again. If such is the case, educate me so I can put this behind me. If it is a good idea and making the change is harder than I think (chain line angles or still dropping chain), let me know that too.
Ironman Certified Coach
Currently accepting limited number of new athletes