Current 1x gearing is 44 x 11-40. Will same chain length work with 36 x 11-44 or 46?
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Re: Chain length question for the gearheads [Carl Spackler]
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Re: Chain length question for the gearheads [Carl Spackler]
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I think the chain length is ok, but what kind of RD will determine if it will be able to take up the slack in the 11-36 combo, and that's not related to chain length. You need about 53/54 links for 36x44/46 combo.
Re: Chain length question for the gearheads [dalava]
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It's a Shimano XTR RD so cage will be long enough. What I was trying to figure is # of links like you noted, and if swapping bigger front ring for smaller + smaller rear cog for larger, would wash out.
Re: Chain length question for the gearheads [Carl Spackler]
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depends on the method used to size the chain originally.
That said, if you are swapping the cassette you should probably swap the chain as well.
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That said, if you are swapping the cassette you should probably swap the chain as well.
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Re: Chain length question for the gearheads [Carl Spackler]
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If you're going fro 44 to 36 your chain might be too long, even if you have a 11-44 instead of an 11-40. Do you plan on switching often? If so, it might just be helpful to have two chains. Otherwise, if it is too long, you can shorten your current chain.
Yeah, I know I can go +-4 on rear cog but changing both is what I'm unsure of.
Just a one-time change for ride up Mauna Kea. Will swap back to bigger gearing right after. Simplest might be just to shorten current chain for that and bring along an extra that's correct length for regular gearing.
Just a one-time change for ride up Mauna Kea. Will swap back to bigger gearing right after. Simplest might be just to shorten current chain for that and bring along an extra that's correct length for regular gearing.
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Carl Spackler: Aug 31, 18 10:53