upgrading from compact to 52-36
gubber12345
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Probably in the wrong section here but here goes
how many extra links will i have to put into my chain if i upgrade from compact to 52-36 . I'm thinking 2 but not so sure,my thinking is because I'm goin up 2 teeth on each chainring....
TIA
how many extra links will i have to put into my chain if i upgrade from compact to 52-36 . I'm thinking 2 but not so sure,my thinking is because I'm goin up 2 teeth on each chainring....
TIA
Lapierre Aircode 300
Merida
Merida
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How is lowering your cadence 'upgrading'?!
2 is probably fine but I'd just fit the chain as is to start with and see what the difference is in big big. Maybe your chain was previously a bit longer than it needed to be.Faster than a tent.......0 -
Who says he is lowering his cadence? 52-17 at 85rpm will give you the same roadspeed as 50-16 at the same cadence.
But - I don't see why moving from one set of ratios to another set of ratios would be an 'upgrade' in any case. Just different, that's all.0 -
It's the rules. Innit.
Like going clipless, you have to have a standard chainsets.
Compacts are for losers.
Any fool no dat.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Standard chainset is 53/39.It's the rules. Innit.
Like going clipless, you have to have a standard chainsets.
Compacts are for losers.
Any fool no dat.
Semi-compact 52/36 makes a lot of sense if you're strong, ride lower cadence, or live somewhere mostly flat. It's all about the chainline - you're trying to make sure the cogs you use most are the ones in the middle of the cassette.
And the answer to the question is more like one complete link, I should think.0 -
Standard chainset is anything with a 130mm spider.
Standard chainset is 53/39.It's the rules. Innit.
Like going clipless, you have to have a standard chainsets.
Compacts are for losers.
Any fool no dat.0 -
Ok maybe upgrade was a wrong choice of word,so I'll say moving up to this as i have this on another bike and quite like it.thanks 964cup thats the answer i was looking for . I've already put it on and kept my chain the same length but do think its does need at least 1 link.
There was me thinking that 52-36 was the new "compact" or so i was told by my LBS. ...Lapierre Aircode 300
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Chances are you might not even have to add a link, wait and see.
EDIT: You've already got it on there it should be obvious.0 -
Who says he is lowering his cadence? 52-17 at 85rpm will give you the same roadspeed as 50-16 at the same cadence.
True, but that would be an extremely expensive way of achieving next to nothing whatsoever!Faster than a tent.......0 -
Also true - it is a fairly pointless 'upgrade' for that reason...0
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Always nice to see the bait get taken.
Standard chainset is 53/39.It's the rules. Innit.
Like going clipless, you have to have a standard chainsets.
Compacts are for losers.
Any fool no dat.
Semi-compact 52/36 makes a lot of sense if you're strong, ride lower cadence, or live somewhere mostly flat. It's all about the chainline - you're trying to make sure the cogs you use most are the ones in the middle of the cassette.
And the answer to the question is more like one complete link, I should think.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
52/36t is trendy.0
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And the answer to the question is more like one complete link, I should think.
+1
Although I didn't add any when I changed mine. Only just get away with it when I have an 11-28 cassette fitted but I don't use 52x28 anyway. I'll probably add a link when I next fit a new chain."You really think you can burn off sugar with exercise?" downhill paul0 -
Standard chainset is 53/39.It's the rules. Innit.
Like going clipless, you have to have a standard chainsets.
Compacts are for losers.
Any fool no dat.
Semi-compact 52/36 makes a lot of sense if you're strong, ride lower cadence, or live somewhere mostly flat. It's all about the chainline - you're trying to make sure the cogs you use most are the ones in the middle of the cassette.
And the answer to the question is more like one complete link, I should think.
I'd describe the area I live in as 'mostly flat', and there's very little that convincingly necessitates a compact chainset at all if you have a 28t at the back, unless you're extremely unfit.0 -
Standard chainset is anything with a 130mm spider.
Standard chainset is 53/39.It's the rules. Innit.
Like going clipless, you have to have a standard chainsets.
Compacts are for losers.
Any fool no dat.
Not anymore now that we've gone to 4-arm spiders.0 -
Standard chainset is anything with a 130mm spider.
Standard chainset is 53/39.It's the rules. Innit.
Like going clipless, you have to have a standard chainsets.
Compacts are for losers.
Any fool no dat.
Not anymore now that we've gone to 4-arm spiders.
True, I spose...0 -
yeah been out with it this morning and its ok without any links....jobs a goodun[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19720035#p19720035]Charlie Potatoes[/url] wrote:And the answer to the question is more like one complete link, I should think.
+1
Although I didn't add any when I changed mine. Only just get away with it when I have an 11-28 cassette fitted but I don't use 52x28 anyway. I'll probably add a link when I next fit a new chain.Lapierre Aircode 300
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That's not really the point. It's not what your lowest gear is, it's where your most common gears are. I have a 52/36 with a 12-25 (10-speed) on a bike I mostly use for going round Regent's Park, because at 36-40kph in the big ring I'm in the 52x15 or 52x16, so have a nice straight chainline. The bike I use for hilly rides has a 50/34 with an 11-28 (11-speed) because at the 34kph normal rolling pace of our goup, I'm in the 50x16 - straight chainline again. My commuter runs a 46T single front chainring with an 11-32 (11-speed) because at 30-32kph I'm in the 46x17 or 46x16...[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19720244#p19720244]Simon Masterson[/url] wrote:I'd describe the area I live in as 'mostly flat', and there's very little that convincingly necessitates a compact chainset at all if you have a 28t at the back, unless you're extremely unfit.0 -
That's not really the point. It's not what your lowest gear is, it's where your most common gears are. I have a 52/36 with a 12-25 (10-speed) on a bike I mostly use for going round Regent's Park, because at 36-40kph in the big ring I'm in the 52x15 or 52x16, so have a nice straight chainline. The bike I use for hilly rides has a 50/34 with an 11-28 (11-speed) because at the 34kph normal rolling pace of our goup, I'm in the 50x16 - straight chainline again. My commuter runs a 46T single front chainring with an 11-32 (11-speed) because at 30-32kph I'm in the 46x17 or 46x16...[url=http://www.bikeradar.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=19720244#p19720244]Simon Masterson[/url] wrote:I'd describe the area I live in as 'mostly flat', and there's very little that convincingly necessitates a compact chainset at all if you have a 28t at the back, unless you're extremely unfit.
I prefer standard (currently 53/39 and 54/42) because I run 7 (Shimano) and 8 (Campag) speed drivetrains and can get a good chainline even on the smallest sprockets.0 -
Some people appear to be over thinking this.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Always nice to see the bait get taken.
Standard chainset is 53/39.It's the rules. Innit.
Like going clipless, you have to have a standard chainsets.
Compacts are for losers.
Any fool no dat.
Semi-compact 52/36 makes a lot of sense if you're strong, ride lower cadence, or live somewhere mostly flat. It's all about the chainline - you're trying to make sure the cogs you use most are the ones in the middle of the cassette.
And the answer to the question is more like one complete link, I should think.
Clearly you're something of a master-baiter.
@ OP 52-36 may well be an upgrade if it better suits your personal riding style and cadence. Another way to go might be 50-36. Chain length would be unaffected, and you could do this for just the price of a new 36 tooth(110bcd) inner chain ring.0 -
Anyone reading that original post and taking it seriously really needs to lighten up. A great deal.
Always nice to see the bait get taken.
Standard chainset is 53/39.It's the rules. Innit.
Like going clipless, you have to have a standard chainsets.
Compacts are for losers.
Any fool no dat.
Semi-compact 52/36 makes a lot of sense if you're strong, ride lower cadence, or live somewhere mostly flat. It's all about the chainline - you're trying to make sure the cogs you use most are the ones in the middle of the cassette.
And the answer to the question is more like one complete link, I should think.
Clearly you're something of a master-baiter.The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Yay a bite
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