Chainset change
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I've had my chainset since I have bought my bike in October and am looking to upgrade it as it is now outdated and quite worn.
I have yet to have any problems with skipping or stretching however it seems like the changing of the gears has become slacker and more clunky with a occasional bite of the upper ring of the sprocket from time to time.
The bike is currently a 8 speed with Shimano m442 crankset and a cheap Shimano chain.
As always with my request for suggestions I prefer to keep prices low as the bike cost me £360 in the first place.
I am looking at having either:
Truvativ Ruktion 24/36t crankset with a KMC Z82
or a
buying the same crankset again and remove the large or small ring and add a Shimano Deore LX chain
Have I made the right choice of trying to go 2 X 8 on the drive or would that be too much of a risky choice to make?
Thanks
I have yet to have any problems with skipping or stretching however it seems like the changing of the gears has become slacker and more clunky with a occasional bite of the upper ring of the sprocket from time to time.
The bike is currently a 8 speed with Shimano m442 crankset and a cheap Shimano chain.
As always with my request for suggestions I prefer to keep prices low as the bike cost me £360 in the first place.
I am looking at having either:
Truvativ Ruktion 24/36t crankset with a KMC Z82
or a
buying the same crankset again and remove the large or small ring and add a Shimano Deore LX chain
Have I made the right choice of trying to go 2 X 8 on the drive or would that be too much of a risky choice to make?
Thanks
My god road cycling is scary! I'm going to keep my relaxing rides to the trails where everything is green, fast and less crazy.
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Sounds like your bike just needs some maintenance to get it shifting nicely again. Save your money for a while and get a Shimano Deore or SLX complete 10 speed groupset.Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=130702350
