ohhh ahhh! q rings conversion
black.converse
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im currently changing my 3 speed in the front to a single speed and doing so im replacing the chainring with a q ring. iv found my self having to explain to alot of people who talk to me is why im doing it. all im repeating is that i only use the third gear in the front anyway. but is there any other reasons why someone might go to single speed in the front?? :? surely weight cant be a factor - even for a weight weenie thats a bit far? :?:
It never gets easier. You just go faster. – Greg LeMond
The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community. - Ann Strong
The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community. - Ann Strong
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Nope weight is a big factor as you lose 2 rings, a front mech, and a shifter. (Around 4-500g). The other main one is simplicity. There's less to clean, set up, or go wrong.0
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oh right ok, far point - as much as that? wowIt never gets easier. You just go faster. – Greg LeMond
The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community. - Ann Strong0 -
but sometimes a chain guide or bashguards etc are run with a single front ring set up. 0 -
As above really, with regards to weight, but depends mainly on what the bikes for.
ie, gentle riding, you probably would get away with just a simple, very light top guide.
But, if your going to be on a lot of rough stuff, you may want a full guide (upper and lower) and some style of bash guard.
Single ring is good, less weight, less faff, but the main thing for me is it forces you to push the bigger gear, having no granny to slip into up those hills. My fitness has come on more since running 1 of my bikes single.
Oh and I see you say q ring.. I run a goldtec wonkey ring and whilst I was a bit sceptical, the principal does seem to work well. Or maybe its all in my mind
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It'll 'work' for free or a few quid.0
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Wait, are you saying you're only leaving the big ring on there? so you're going to have a 42-tooth chainring as your only option?
Daaaaamn, you must live somewhere pretty flat.0 -
Should have got a road bike."Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
Parktools :?:SheldonBrown0 -
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no im going to be runnimg a 37 tooth in the front and a 11-32 cassette- just build my legs up thats allIt never gets easier. You just go faster. – Greg LeMond
The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community. - Ann Strong0 -
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yeah basically- i couldnt find any bigger q ring single chainring with more than 37It never gets easier. You just go faster. – Greg LeMond
The bicycle is just as good company as most husbands and, when it gets old and shabby, a woman can dispose of it and get a new one without shocking the entire community. - Ann Strong0 -
So... are you only using the big, 42-tooth ring?black.converse wrote:i only use the third gear in the front anyway.
If so, then going to a 37tooth ring is just stupid.0
