Converting from " 3 to 2", Help???????.
swiftyx2
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Hi Folks,
Advice needed please?, ex-roadie here so be gentle!!!!!.lol.
OK so plan is to go "double and bash" with chain guide?.
My Marin is currently is fitted with a Stylo tripple chainset and I want to know can I remove my outer chain ring and fit a bash ring, then remove my middle ring and change to a 36T and then fit a chain guide?.
I then have to shorten chain????, but by how much????.
Would it be better to just get a double and bash??, like a SLX???.
Any advice would be great please.
Steve
Advice needed please?, ex-roadie here so be gentle!!!!!.lol.
OK so plan is to go "double and bash" with chain guide?.
My Marin is currently is fitted with a Stylo tripple chainset and I want to know can I remove my outer chain ring and fit a bash ring, then remove my middle ring and change to a 36T and then fit a chain guide?.
I then have to shorten chain????, but by how much????.
Would it be better to just get a double and bash??, like a SLX???.
Any advice would be great please.
Steve
Eddy Merckx EMX-3 Carbon Athena
Marin Attack Trail 6.8
Marin Wolfridge 6.8 Stolen by sum Scum Bags
Trek 6500
Bianchi Carbon
Marin Attack Trail 6.8
Marin Wolfridge 6.8 Stolen by sum Scum Bags
Trek 6500
Bianchi Carbon
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Yes yes and the rule is the same. around Big and Big cogs without the rear mech. BUT if there is a bottom roller you need that inplace."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
Are you planning on using a BB mount chain device? It won't work if you've got a 73mm BB shell, and a GXP BB.
Just thought I should warn you after the trouble I had: http://www.bikeradar.com/road/forums/vi ... t=127537130 -
I did the same thing a few months back, and purchased a RaceFace Atlas AM double chainring/bashring kit to replace the triple rings (I really recommend this if you can find one).
The chainstay clearance is a bit tighter with the 36T middle, but just about OK - but check this on your bike. If you've got plenty of space now with the 32T middle, you'll be OK.
I wouldn't worry about chain guides - I've found with the bashring in place, the chain never comes off any more.0