Mojoman Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 I bought a 24 tooth chainring today as I couldnt find a 22t one. Will it make that much difference or should I rather just not fit it, take it back and continue the hunt? My cassette is an 11-34 I think.
nickc Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 I bought a 24 tooth chainring today as I couldnt find a 22t one. Will it make that much difference or should I rather just not fit it, take it back and continue the hunt? My cassette is an 11-34 I think. Is this for your Granny? Won`t make much of a difference, just make you a little stronger thats all
Mojoman Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 Thats a very small chainring for 1x10... Small chainring for a fatboy! Thankfully its a 3x10! But I do use the small gear a fair bit for crawling along paths while ascending. MTBc 1
MTBc Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) on a serious note, surely you can manage on 30x22 for most of what you riding? then you'll be fine with a 24 up front, using the 34 at the back if you need (not exactly the same ratio, but close). Edited August 19, 2013 by Captain Cheesy
Mojoman Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 Is this for your Granny? Won`t make much of a difference, just make you a little stronger thats all Yep, small ring. Stronger is better I suppose! MTBc 1
Mojoman Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 (edited) on a serious note, surely you can manage on 30x22 for most of what you riding? then you'll be fine with a 24 up front, using the 34 at the back if you need (not exactly the same ratio, but close).Blades at the front are 44,32,22 It was originally 44,33,22 but I wasnt going to pay twice as much for a middle blade with one extra tooth! Oh well, for the sake of R90 I will give it a go! Edited August 19, 2013 by Mojoman
MTBc Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 you'll need about 8% more oomf in 24x34 than in 22x34 (if my rudimentary maths is right).
Mojoman Posted August 19, 2013 Author Posted August 19, 2013 you'll need about 8% more oomf in 24x34 than in 22x34 (if my rudimentary maths is right).I suppose that means 8% less farting about when going uphill!
SeaBee Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 I suppose that means 8% less more farting about when going uphill! MTBc 1
KnobbyMech Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Also makes a diffs if you have a 26" or 29". For a 29" I would suggest a 11-36 at the back if you go 24 front. There are some steep climbs in the Magaliesberg. No shame in a 36 at the back.
Helpmytrap Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Also makes a diffs if you have a 26" or 29". For a 29" I would suggest a 11-36 at the back if you go 24 front. There are some steep climbs in the Magaliesberg. No shame in a 36 at the back.Or you grow a pair and ride a 26-34 like me.
tombeej Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 22T on the front is generally way undergeared for most people. My 26T granny feels much, much better.
Jewbacca Posted August 19, 2013 Posted August 19, 2013 Ha... Helpmytrap... You could really grow a pair and ride a 34 up front and a 20 on the back..... for everything..... And while you're at it, swap your suspension for some rigids and you will have a real bike! 24/34 is fine if you want to be a pansy and have derailleurs and shifters and all that clutter..... (Aaand watch the angry responses!)
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