Narrow crank bolts for SS

[DR ◣◢]

Man - when is the Crusher getting that site up and running again. He had some trick stuff on there!

 

Wont be long.

[Eldron]

and I jizzzzzd in my pant...

 

there was a dutch guy at j2c with one.....uber sexy

 

Indeedly. I plan on riding it uhhh hard.

 

Part of my master xco world champs strategy ;-)

[rouxtjie]

Man - when is the Crusher getting that site up and running again. He had some trick stuff on there!

+10000000

 

I also heard he does surly and salsa now, their Ti frame is pretty sweet

Edited May 29, 2013 by rouxtjie

[doppelganger]

Contrary to what most shops will have you believe - almost any chains works in SSing.

 

That said - the worst possible thing in SSing is when the chain slips and you either smash your whatnots on the crossbar or try and kiss your front wheel at high speed.

 

The "standard" in SSing is a track chain - they're pretty cheap and nice and strong. It's a normal chain from a track bike - most shops should have them.

 

This is my favourite chain (for your next CRC order) - oh and my favourite chainrings...

 

 

http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=31548

 

http://www.chainreac...x?ModelID=28730

 

I reckon this combo is the gold standard in SSing - I've used Shimano DX, DMR, no name brand and a variety of random sprockets with no issues at all with this pairing.

 

Thank you for taking the time... how long would you say a chain ring lasts for?

[rouxtjie]

Thank you for taking the time... how long would you say a chain ring lasts for?

It lasts plenty long....mine has done over 2500km and still going strong. I rotate mine every now and again, and I could swop it around to extend the life even more, but sometimes its just lekker to get something new

[Eldron]

Thank you for taking the time... how long would you say a chain ring lasts for?

 

 

It will last for.....ever. I reckon longer than you will own the bike. I'm not sure about the science behind it but without the yaw angle chainring wear is (apparently) seriously reduced.

 

Properly lubed and cleaned of course.

[M L]

The old shimano alivio cranks also use those bolts. Have about 5 in the toolbox now.

[M L]

If you are really desperate you can drop me a pm...

[Iron]

Thank you for taking the time... how long would you say a chain ring lasts for?

 

just replaced the chain and 15 sproket on my one bike .

 

6000km + and the front blackburn ring is still perfect .

 

was a track chain and shimano dx sprocket .

[Iron]

Eldron , that frame is aarking mooi !

[divernick]

I use the 3/32 size (6/7/8 speed) KMC chains that come with the quick-link thingies

(http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25433)

 

and the Blackspire Monoveloce Chainrings. I have ridden my 'ring for over 3000km already and NO signs of wear.

[doppelganger]

awesome, I was just a bit nervous forking out R500 worth of chain ring every other day...this is supposed to be SIMPLE & cheap right

[JulesV]

The old shimano alivio cranks also use those bolts. Have about 5 in the toolbox now.

 

So the new ones come with rivets?

 

I have Alivio cranks I want to convert to SS but can't recall if they have bolts or rivets?

[Eldron]

Eldron , that frame is aarking mooi !

 

Turns out I was wrong - I've just said YES to one of these:

 

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn194/scottwiebe/olympia/ninersir9.jpg

 

Turns out I dont hate EBBs that much ;-)

[doppelganger]

OK DMR vs On One

 

I already have a spacer kit & sprocket...so buying it again will be overkill.... how do you guys rate the On One chain tensioner?

[divernick]

OK DMR vs On One

 

I already have a spacer kit & sprocket...so buying it again will be overkill.... how do you guys rate the On One chain tensioner?

 

Both work fine. I prefer the Gusset