Single Speed - what gears to start with

[the nerd]

Yeah 102 rings are available. Just google xtr jeff jones. If your crank looks like that hang on to it.

[BBN]

Hi guys. I need a crank for my SS and I know you can use a standard 3x9 crankset but looking in ordering a Zee crankset with a 36T chainring (only comes in 36T). Will this work or can you suggest anything else? I see everybody runs 32T chainrings on the front.

Look at the new Shimano Deore M615 10speed double, beautiful crank and cheap. With any 2x10 you have the short chainring bolts so easy to slap a 32T SS ring on it and sell the other two new rings. You also get the crank on the outside of the chainring which looks better IMHO.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/za/en/shimano-deore-m615-10-speed-double-chainset/rp-prod108774

Edited August 11, 2013 by BBN

[zappa]

Thanks Nerd, that is exactly what I was looking for. Now off to the workshop and hacksaw we go......... a la Jeff Jones and Thug.

[braailegend]

dbl post

Edited August 11, 2013 by braailegend

[the nerd]

Sweet no worries. If you need any help give me a shout I've done mine. I also have a giant disk sander if you in the jhb area....

[zappa]

Have sent Thug PM about his but here goes again. Also not sure if this is the correct thread but since we are here........

 

How much of the lugs did you remove? Up to the raised part of the middle ring or just below bolthole of large ring? I am inclined to rather cut less off and file away excess, less chance of a undeniable stuff-up.

[the nerd]

I've sent you a pm....

[divernick]

 

This will give you an idea. Bought a Blackspire chainring on CRC.

[zappa]

Before and after- no going back now.