Good choices for single front chainrings?

jacknorell
jacknorell Posts: 62
edited January 2014 in The workshop
Looking to change my commuter to 1x10 instead of a double, as the 36 chainring is a little too small, and the 50 is just never going to get used in any meaningful way.

Any good crank + chainring options that aren't remarkably expensive?

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  • jonnyboy77
    jonnyboy77 Posts: 547
    I opted for the Surly 48t chainring, but I'm running an 8 speed chain/cassette - the 10 speed may be a tight fit.

    - Jon
    Commuting between Twickenham <---> Barbican on my trusty Ridgeback Hybrid - url=http://strava.com/athletes/125938/badge]strava[/url
  • WindyG
    WindyG Posts: 1,099
    I put a hope 40t(Halfords £15) on mine with a 11-34(£20 ish) at the rear with an Alivio crank (£17 off Ebay) and a Deore 10pd shifter, top speed is still good for commuting, didn't feel the need to be pushing a big ring.
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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I use a Stronglight track crankset on mine with a lightweight Eubiso BB.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • jonnyboy77
    jonnyboy77 Posts: 547
    The Rookie wrote:
    I use a Stronglight track crankset on mine with a lightweight Eubiso BB.

    What chainring(s) are you using?
    Commuting between Twickenham <---> Barbican on my trusty Ridgeback Hybrid - url=http://strava.com/athletes/125938/badge]strava[/url
  • jacknorell
    jacknorell Posts: 62
    jonnyboy77 wrote:
    I opted for the Surly 48t chainring, but I'm running an 8 speed chain/cassette - the 10 speed may be a tight fit. - Jon

    Yikes, you have some seriously strong legs!
  • jacknorell
    jacknorell Posts: 62
    WindyG wrote:
    I put a hope 40t(Halfords £15) on mine with a 11-34(£20 ish) at the rear with an Alivio crank (£17 off Ebay) and a Deore 10pd shifter, top speed is still good for commuting, didn't feel the need to be pushing a big ring.

    Thanks WindyG, that sounds pretty workable for cost. Keep forgetting Halfords as a supplier.
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    jonnyboy77 wrote:
    The Rookie wrote:
    I use a Stronglight track crankset on mine with a lightweight Eubiso BB.

    What chainring(s) are you using?
    The chainrings are permanently attached on the stronglight track crankset...... but at £26 for the whole setup (steel ring) it's cost effective. It is designed to be used as single speed, but works just fine on my 1x9.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • jonnyboy77
    jonnyboy77 Posts: 547
    jacknorell wrote:
    jonnyboy77 wrote:
    I opted for the Surly 48t chainring, but I'm running an 8 speed chain/cassette - the 10 speed may be a tight fit. - Jon

    Yikes, you have some seriously strong legs!

    Nothing special, the commute is pretty flat and I can drop down the ratios and get off the line comfortably.
    The Rookie wrote:
    I use a Stronglight track crankset on mine with a lightweight Eubiso BB.

    The chainrings are permanently attached on the stronglight track crankset...... but at £26 for the whole setup (steel ring) it's cost effective. It is designed to be used as single speed, but works just fine on my 1x9.

    No issues with the teeth size with a 9 speed chain then? The Driveline track setup I bought came with a single chainring, but it was a 1/8 size not 3/32 and wouldn't allow an 8 speed chain.

    - Jon
    Commuting between Twickenham <---> Barbican on my trusty Ridgeback Hybrid - url=http://strava.com/athletes/125938/badge]strava[/url
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    No, it's for a conventional width chain, so no issues at all.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.

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