Guest notmyname Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 Quick questions? Anyone using a half link chain on you SS roadie? What are the benefits? Are there any negatives? Worth It? Not so much? Thanks in advance.Couldn't finish because my SS parts were not compatible with the Campy freehub. Soooo... I bought new bits and pieces. Going to try to finish this eve. Hairy 1
Guest notmyname Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 (edited) Progress. Just need to ask for opinion. Am pushing it it bit here?The blue arrow is pointing out how close the skewer/axle are located to the entry of the drop out. What it looks like at the back of the drop out. And this is what I'm trying to achieve. *not sure why the second pic is turned. Edited December 4, 2015 by Small Fry
Loose cog Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 You should be fine. Ensure the skewer is pulled tight but don't over tighten. I have found that skewers tend to slip slightly especially in SS and I have replaced the lever skewer with an axle that has two threaded ends and nuts bolt on with Allen key driver. If I recall it was a BBB part +-R80.00
Hairy Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 You should be fine. Ensure the skewer is pulled tight but don't over tighten. I have found that skewers tend to slip slightly especially in SS and I have replaced the lever skewer with an axle that has two threaded ends and nuts bolt on with Allen key driver. If I recall it was a BBB part +-R80.00 get the setup Loose cog is recommending......
Loose cog Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Like this, the authorised has an Allen key nut which tightens the axle to the frame.
Guest notmyname Posted December 11, 2015 Posted December 11, 2015 (edited) My "red bird". Just need to have the saddle restored. Edit: And install the Allen key rear axel as recommended. Edited December 11, 2015 by Small Fry Loose cog 1
Cois Posted January 11, 2016 Posted January 11, 2016 I must sell my SS bike. We are moving and we do not have space for the bike any more. Will post the bike later on. Very sad day to say the least.
Hairy Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 So I recently replaced the old 48t crank (Bloody crank arm snapped) with a 53t crank. The 48t was running a 17t cog, so the 53t got a 18t cog .... ratio was a bit heavy, especially considering the bike is going to spin the CTCT. Last night I popped on a 20t cog, and surprise surprise, I hit the magic gear and could ditch the tensioner ..... for years I have tried in vain to get a magic gear on my bikes, and now I get it purely by chance. The bike is obviously easier to pedal, but will still be a little tough on the climbs .... but there is no way in hell I am giving up on this magic gear ratio as it stands!! Pardon the dirty bike, but it is being used and ridden. BenReaper 1
Ryanpmb Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 So I recently replaced the old 48t crank (Bloody crank arm snapped) with a 53t crank. The 48t was running a 17t cog, so the 53t got a 18t cog .... ratio was a bit heavy, especially considering the bike is going to spin the CTCT. Last night I popped on a 20t cog, and surprise surprise, I hit the magic gear and could ditch the tensioner ..... for years I have tried in vain to get a magic gear on my bikes, and now I get it purely by chance. The bike is obviously easier to pedal, but will still be a little tough on the climbs .... but there is no way in hell I am giving up on this magic gear ratio as it stands!! Pardon the dirty bike, but it is being used and ridden. LOVE the wide-ass bars on there .
Hairy Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 LOVE the wide-ass bars on there .780mm ....you have to "own" the cycle lane you know BenReaper and Ryanpmb 2
NotSoBigBen Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I love the magic gear but the only problem is that if the bike is ridden a fair amount the chain soon 'stretches' and it feels like one needs a tensioner again. Having said that half link chains are not that expensive
Hairy Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I love the magic gear but the only problem is that if the bike is ridden a fair amount the chain soon 'stretches' and it feels like one needs a tensioner again. Having said that half link chains are not that expensive I have a couple of half links in the spares bin and a tensioner .... or I just buy a new chain every other month ... the chain as fitted only has about a weeks commuting on it. NotSoBigBen 1
BenReaper Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 So I recently replaced the old 48t crank (Bloody crank arm snapped) with a 53t crank. The 48t was running a 17t cog, so the 53t got a 18t cog .... ratio was a bit heavy, especially considering the bike is going to spin the CTCT. Last night I popped on a 20t cog, and surprise surprise, I hit the magic gear and could ditch the tensioner ..... for years I have tried in vain to get a magic gear on my bikes, and now I get it purely by chance. The bike is obviously easier to pedal, but will still be a little tough on the climbs .... but there is no way in hell I am giving up on this magic gear ratio as it stands!! Pardon the dirty bike, but it is being used and ridden.Looks nice and clean without the tensioner,hope that the chain doesnt stretch to soon and the magic disappears for you.On a different note,what are you doing in the middle of a playground while you should be on youre way to work?[emoji185]
Hairy Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Looks nice and clean without the tensioner,hope that the chain doesnt stretch to soon and the magic disappears for you.On a different note,what are you doing in the middle of a playground while you should be on youre way to work?[emoji185]a slight detour...... BenReaper 1
SilverCracker Posted March 22, 2016 Posted March 22, 2016 So I recently replaced the old 48t crank (Bloody crank arm snapped) with a 53t crank. The 48t was running a 17t cog, so the 53t got a 18t cog .... ratio was a bit heavy, especially considering the bike is going to spin the CTCT. Last night I popped on a 20t cog, and surprise surprise, I hit the magic gear and could ditch the tensioner ..... for years I have tried in vain to get a magic gear on my bikes, and now I get it purely by chance. The bike is obviously easier to pedal, but will still be a little tough on the climbs .... but there is no way in hell I am giving up on this magic gear ratio as it stands!! Pardon the dirty bike, but it is being used and ridden.So reading through some of the older and newer posts, I still have no idea of what ratios to use.... and what route to take in my conversion....let me explain....1. I have a drop out frame and DON'T want to use a tensioner unless I really really have to.2. My rear derailleur is most probably bent (met some spokes) leading to nr 3...3. My frame doesn't have a separate hanger....the hanger is part of the frame...and that was slightly bent.....it was bent back, couldn't see any cracks, so can be used in nr 4...4. If I really really need a tensioner, cant I just chop the 105 derailleur shorter and use that as a tensioner? I am on a strict budget but really like this thing you call cycling. And besides, single speedsters get more respect when they chop gears and still kicks ass.... Please help.....
Hairy Posted March 22, 2016 Posted March 22, 2016 So reading through some of the older and newer posts, I still have no idea of what ratios to use.... and what route to take in my conversion....let me explain....1. I have a drop out frame and DON'T want to use a tensioner unless I really really have to.2. My rear derailleur is most probably bent (met some spokes) leading to nr 3...3. My frame doesn't have a separate hanger....the hanger is part of the frame...and that was slightly bent.....it was bent back, couldn't see any cracks, so can be used in nr 4...4. If I really really need a tensioner, cant I just chop the 105 derailleur shorter and use that as a tensioner? I am on a strict budget but really like this thing you call cycling. And besides, single speedsters get more respect when they chop gears and still kicks ass.... Please help.....What crank and BB combo do you have you on your bike? On my MTB I use a lower guide mounted to isg tabs .... recon with an adaptor on the BB you could run this on a road bike too.....looks far neater than a rear tensioner. Pic of MTB setup and adaptor http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51w2cC2Rr%2BL._SL1000_.jpg
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