Sugino Super compact chainset

50sChild

This is part question , partly for info - for those older riders like myself and/or those who like to spin and have a more useful set of gears than the standard road compact I have just come across this from Sugino ;

http://www.suginoltd.co.jp/english/ox80 ... nglish.htm

46/30 would be ideal for me and I could maybe use a smaller cassette at the back as well.
It even looks good and you can colour co-ordinate with the res of the bike.

Now the questions ;

1. I can't find anywhere in the UK that stock it.
2. Are there any problems with such a super compact double? I can see one in that braze on front mechs may be too high.
3. Sugino talk about a 'Q' factor - what is that?

Any other observations or comments.

50sChild

Well a workdwide search proves that it can be bought - complete set about £250

http://www.alexscycle.com/cranks/road-1 ... rrency=GBP

Berk Bonebonce

I don't know how useful a 46/30 might be for you, but I use a 42/34 Stronglight Impact chainset (Spa Cycles). However, you can get 110BCD chainrings in a huge array of sizes.

Monty Dog

FWIW Sugino make most of Stronglight's products these days

thinbo

As Berk suggested why not just replace chainrings, something like this:

http://www.moosecycles.com/products.php?plid=m2b74s113p520&rs=gb

Might be easier to get hold of + cheaper

50sChild

The problem with other compact chainsets is that almost without fail none go below a 34 tooth, after that its generally a triple or maybe use MTB. The Stronglight Oxale used to be 44/29 if I remember correctly but its no longer produced so spares etc are hard to find.

This one seems to be the only road crankset that basically replicates a triple without the big ring. The usual 50/34 combo is fine for younger or stronger riders but I don't have the leg strength I used to. Spinning along in 60-70" gears is more my line with a need for something low to tackle bigger hills. With this as well there is no need for Sram Apex like 'dinner plate' cassettes on the back.

Monty Dog

Try a Stronglight Oxale (made by Sugino) or TA Carmina chainset