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2x9 chainring size

naffanaffa Posts: 126
edited November 2012 in MTB workshop & tech
Just wondering what size rings you guys recommend.
Currently got the standard 44-32-22 but want to go 2x9 so thinking of 36-22 instead.
Running 11-36 on the back.

Thanks Nathan
Cheers Nathan.

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  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    how are you going to go 36-11 9spd on the rear?
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  • Chunkers1980Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    If you know why you want to go 2 x 9 then surely you should know?
  • naffanaffa Posts: 126
    edited November 2012
    nicklouse wrote:
    how are you going to go 36-11 9spd on the rear?

    Sorry mate should have read 11-34 :roll:

    Just want to know whether anyone thinks a 36 front ring is the way to go?

    Want to simplify things thats all. Been over Cannock chase again this afternoon and I didn't use the biggest front ring again so it is mostly redundant for that type of riding
    Cheers Nathan.
  • Chunkers1980Chunkers1980 Posts: 8,035
    Are you sure? You might want to count the teeth.
  • naffanaffa Posts: 126
    Chunkers1980 wrote:
    Are you sure? You might want to count the teeth.

    Recounted - see my reply above
    Cheers Nathan.
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    naffa wrote:
    nicklouse wrote:
    how are you going to go 36-11 9spd on the rear?

    Sorry mate should have read 11-34 :roll:

    Just want to know whether anyone thinks a 36 front ring is the way to go?

    Want to simplify things thats all. Been over Cannock chase again this afternoon and I didn't use the biggest front ring again so it is mostly redundant for that type of riding
    not shimano or Sram then unless it is a modded 36-12 that has been fitted with a 11T instead of a 12T.

    that is the reason as it seems you have then an odd set of cogs that might change front cog options.

    so what are the cog sizes?
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  • naffanaffa Posts: 126
    SO just imagine for a second that I've counted the small cog incorrectly and after a recount theres 12 teeth there? :lol:
    Cheers Nathan.
  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,803
    Be much like Dragon's den when the presenter realises all the dragons have just dropped out.... :mrgreen:
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • nicklousenicklouse Posts: 50,675 Lives Here
    naffa wrote:
    SO just imagine for a second that I've counted the small cog incorrectly and after a recount theres 12 teeth there? :lol:
    well you will get very different answers.

    what have you got? 12-14-16-18-21-24-28-32-36?

    and presuming you have a 12 rather than an 11 would give very very different answers

    I can tell you what i use for my 11-34 2 ring set up but again what are you using it for?
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  • 02gf7402gf74 Posts: 1,168
    I am going to go 2x9, 39/26 front and 11-34 rear.

    The front ring sizes you list are quite small; depending on the chainset you plan to fit, assuming you are not remoiving the largest ring on a 3 ring chainset, then most 2 ring chainset limit the small ring to 24T; so you are not going to be able to fit a 22T.
  • njee20njee20 Posts: 9,613
    Not true, SRAM and XTR M985 ones would stop you using a 22t inner, but SLX/XT/M980 Trail just use a 64/104 BCD.
  • mrmonkfingermrmonkfinger Posts: 1,452
    naffa wrote:
    Just wondering what size rings you guys recommend.
    Currently got the standard 44-32-22 but want to go 2x9 so thinking of 36-22 instead.
    Running 11-36 on the back.

    Thanks Nathan

    24/36 and 11-34 would be my first choice for a trail bike. I'm currently using 22/32 and sometimes feel like I could do with the big ring being a bit larger. If it was for an XC bike I'd be looking at something a bit bigger up front, probably 26/39.

    It's all personal choice though.
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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,803
    I ran mine 2x9 on 22/32, wanted more top speed so went 22/36 but then given the gears I actualy used swapped to a 26/36 and found that ideal for a 2x9, although I am now going 1x9 (32T).
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • njee20njee20 Posts: 9,613
    I went 32/44, then 30/42 then 28/40 - which I found the best.

    Personal innit.
  • lostboysaintlostboysaint Posts: 4,250
    I have 39/27 on my 2x9 set up (11x34 cassette). Works very well.
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  • The RookieThe Rookie Posts: 27,803
    njee20 wrote:
    Personal innit.
    Absolutely!
    Current steed - Whyte T129, 2013 frame, mongrel Revelations, Giant dropper, Stans S1 wheelset. 12, Magura Trail Sport brakes, 1x11. 12.8Kg
  • naffanaffa Posts: 126
    Cheers for all the replys.
    I've ordered a 36t to go with the 22. I'll get a bash as well.
    Cheers Nathan.
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