SS chainring help

Have a problem.
Ride a 2011 Kona Paddywaggon (some of you may have seen).
It's an SS, with 42x16 gearing.
That gearing is very small (some of you may have seen).
I would like to stick a 46 chainring on it.
However, it turns out, my cranks, FSA Tempo cranks, are actually made for geared bikes, not SS, so they fit 130bcd chainrings, not the track standard 144bcd.
I'm not sure what the cheapest/best option would be to achieve my desired gearing.
Can someone who knows about this stuff ( I don't) help?
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Separately, the rear sprocket (which looks I think like a BMX one but I don't really know) is very worn.
No idea how to go about replacing that either.
Ride a 2011 Kona Paddywaggon (some of you may have seen).
It's an SS, with 42x16 gearing.
That gearing is very small (some of you may have seen).
I would like to stick a 46 chainring on it.
However, it turns out, my cranks, FSA Tempo cranks, are actually made for geared bikes, not SS, so they fit 130bcd chainrings, not the track standard 144bcd.
I'm not sure what the cheapest/best option would be to achieve my desired gearing.
Can someone who knows about this stuff ( I don't) help?
--
Separately, the rear sprocket (which looks I think like a BMX one but I don't really know) is very worn.
No idea how to go about replacing that either.
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Just work it out with chainring/sprocket multiples
You have a 42x16 (2.625x)
You want a 46x16 (2.875x)
So a 42x15 would be 2.8x (bit lower gear than 46/16)
And a 42x14 would be 3x (bit higher gear than 46/16)
If either of those ratios suit then that'd be the cheaper option.
That said, could be tough to find a 14t freewheel...
CAAD12 Disc
Condor Tempo
Or is that marketing BS?
Cheers...
Or is the 'smaller thread' a dealbreaker?
found similar here
http://www.charliethebikemonger.com/dic ... -247-p.asp
whatever a 'micro drive' is
Might find LFGSS classifieds is a good bet
http://www.lfgss.com/search/?q=130bcd&defaults=true
http://www.lfgss.com/search/?q=130%20bcd&defaults=true
CAAD12 Disc
Condor Tempo
Realistically I need a new chain & sprocket whatever happens, as well as a new chainring...
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Gebhardt-1-8- ... 3f2811c674
btw never had an issue with losing the chain off the front chainring!
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ta-130-pcd-shimano-track-outer-chainring-44-49t/
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Standard chainrings are specifically designed to drop the chain easily to enable you to shift.
Looks like a goodun.
If your current chainring is a roadie one, is your chain 3/32"?
You can't use 3/32" on 1 1/8"
Check Velo Solo, you can pick pretty much any combo http://www.velosolo.co.uk/shopcrank.html and the first one is available in 3/32" 46t 130 BCD.
Depending on current wear, replacing the chainring, cog/freewheel and chain is a good idea otherwise it could sound like a chainsaw.
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No idea...
Any way I can work that stuff out?
CAAD12 Disc
Condor Tempo
Hmm..
*starts hunting for some chain cleaner*
if yes then its 1/8th otherwise its most likely 32. I was totally shocked at the weight of even a good 1/8th chain, Miche track chain btw - awesome strong and never seems to need replacing.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
That much I know.
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
1/8th it is then
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
I get to ride it back as well
Looking at schools last weekend, so no hill climb. Then a lunch had been arranged for Sunday at a well-known venue near me, which was a bit gutting because I missed out on a CX race for the privilege of experiencing woeful service. Not. Happy....
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
"What happens when the hammer goes down, kids?"
"It stays down, Daddy."
"Exactly."
Happy memories of the big ring wars.
Rule #9 // If you are out riding in bad weather, it means you are a badass. Period.
Rule #12 // The correct number of bikes to own is n+1.
Rule #42 // A bike race shall never be preceded with a swim and/or followed by a run.
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Might explain the rattle with the new chain?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/surly-stainless ... chainring/