NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2011 Share I have always used the 'chain around the big and big plus 2 links' school of thought on my 'normal' 3*10 setups. Is this still valid for 2*10 or is there a better way? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted October 13, 2011 Share I have always used the 'chain around the big and big plus 2 links' school of thought on my 'normal' 3*10 setups. Is this still valid for 2*10 or is there a better way? Yes, you use the same method for road and mountain bikes. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511204 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted October 13, 2011 Share Cant see why that wouldn't work. Thats the angle which would require the most amount of chain length, so it gives you room for error. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511205 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted October 13, 2011 Share Yup, recently put my 3*10 chain on and that method worked fine. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2011 Share Yes, you use the same method for road and mountain bikes. OK don't want to sound stoopid (OK probably about to do that ...) but also for 2*10 MTB drivetrain? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2011 Share Also want to know if a 10sp Ultegra chain is OK for a 10sp MTB setup? Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted October 13, 2011 Share Also want to know if a 10sp Ultegra chain is OK for a 10sp MTB setup?Yes, i'm using a dura-ace 3*10 chain on my MTB. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511213 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2011 Share Thanks Chubba, then it's all go tonight for Tikki to get it's 2*10 upgrade Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511217 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted October 13, 2011 Share Yes, i'm using a dura-ace 3*10 chain on my MTB. Shew didn't realize weight mattered so much to you Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted October 13, 2011 Share OK don't want to sound stoopid (OK probably about to do that ...) but also for 2*10 MTB drivetrain? Even for a 2x10 unicycle. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2011 Share Even for a 2x10 unicycle. OK OK I get it :blush: :blush: :blush: Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chubba Posted October 13, 2011 Share Shew didn't realize weight mattered so much to you Looking good is NB too, just in case someone looks at my chain! (it came with the full XT groupset) Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zula Posted October 13, 2011 Share Looking good is NB too, just in case someone looks at my chain! (it came with the full XT groupset) You see, you are learning! Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511245 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoBigBen Posted October 13, 2011 Share Saw this on the Interwebs .... http://www.epicidiot.com/sports/chain_length_calculator.htm#length_calculator Mmmmmm it says 142cm, will compare with the old tried and tested method later. Used the chainstay length of 45cm, 39 front and 36 rear .... Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
andretraut Posted October 13, 2011 Share Even for a 2x10 unicycle....and for a 29er. Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieterg Posted October 13, 2011 Share How do I know how long a chain must be.Step by Step ,thankx Link to comment https://forum.bikehub.co.za/topic/108953-chainlength-on-210-drivetrain/#findComment-1511255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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