Max chainring size on Titan Cypher/Cypher RS

[lechatnoir]

Hi all, can anyone tell me what the max chainring size would be on either the Cypher or the Cypher RS?

the stock 32 is fine, but I'll live on the edge of the cassette where I live

TIA
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[TimK003]

I currently ride a 36 tooth on mine and could still go onto a 38 if I know it will be dry.

just make sure offset on chainring is correct!!!

[Danger Dassie]

Same as most other MTBs, max out at 36-38t. Possibly may have to offset/space out a 38t though.

[lechatnoir]

27 minutes ago, Danger Dassie said:

Same as most other MTBs, max out at 36-38t. Possibly may have to offset/space out a 38t though.

thanks. 

[CARANXCycleMobile]

1 hour ago, lechatnoir said:

thanks. 

 

2 hours ago, lechatnoir said:

Hi all, can anyone tell me what the max chainring size would be on either the Cypher or the Cypher RS?

the stock 32 is fine, but I'll live on the edge of the cassette where I live

TIA
T

Hi, a 36T in 3mm offset and 38T in Zero(0)offset if using a DUB bb with the 3mm (spindle)spacer on the RH side.

[Scott roy]

I run a 36 oval so you could max run a 38 but it’s tight. However @Titan Racing Bikes recommends no larger than a 36 for other reasons aside from just fit 

[Me rida my bicycle]

Jumping for a 32 to 36 is already a big jump I don't know your fitness level might be nothing for you but it took me some time to adjust to the 34 comming from a 30/32. Just my thoughts 

[dasilvarsa]

If You Use the Bike in the Mountain don't go Over 34.

On the Road 36 or 38 is Fine.

Lot's of Mountain Bikes are used only on the Road Nowdays.

[Dappere]

3 hours ago, dasilvarsa said:

If You Use the Bike in the Mountain don't go Over 34.

On the Road 36 or 38 is Fine.

Lot's of Mountain Bikes are used only on the Road Nowdays.

Horses for courses... Highly dependent on a lot of factors, where the above statement might or might not be true. 

Believe the OP asked for advice on the max chainring size they can fit on Titan Cypher/Cypher RS. 

[lechatnoir]

Thanks all who've replied.

I currently ride a 34T oval and mostly use the smallest 4 cogs on the cassette where I live. And who loves replacing 12sp cassettes because the 10T is toast?

So thinking of fitting the biggest chainring I can, then swapping out for a smaller one when the biking turns to mountain biking - will obviously have a shorter chain for that too.

I'm weighing up options

[Dappere]

18 minutes ago, lechatnoir said:

Thanks all who've replied.

I currently ride a 34T oval and mostly use the smallest 4 cogs on the cassette where I live. And who loves replacing 12sp cassettes because the 10T is toast?

So thinking of fitting the biggest chainring I can, then swapping out for a smaller one when the biking turns to mountain biking - will obviously have a shorter chain for that too.

I'm weighing up options

I can somewhat empathise with this. I was primarily using the lower few cogs on my cassette with a 34-round chainring. After switching to a 36, the usage distribution on my cassette has altered. 

Occasionally, I revert to a 34, especially for stage races.

For reference; I mostly ride the trails at Bottelary, Jonkers and Banhoek - if that helps. 

Edited October 3, 2023 by Dappere
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[dasilvarsa]

 

You have the Torque on Your legs to drive a 36 on the Mountain.

Some of Us Don't.

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Dappere said:

Occasionally, I revert to a 34, especially for stage races.

Why ?

You could just use the 34 All the Time.

You can Fit a 36 or a 38 on a Cypher But Titan Says 38 is not recommended.

Edited October 3, 2023 by dasilvarsa

[Dappere]

26 minutes ago, dasilvarsa said:

 

You have the Torque on Your legs to drive a 36 on the Mountain.

Some of Us Don't.

 

 

 

Why ?

You could just use the 34 All the Time.

You can Fit a 36 or a 38 on a Cypher But Titan Says 38 is not recommended.

As pointed out earlier in the thread: 

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I was primarily using the lower few cogs on my cassette with a 34-round chainring. After switching to a 36, the usage distribution on my cassette has altered. 

To provide more clarity, for the Cape Epic, I switch to a 34 due to the obnoxious amounts of climbing spread over the week. 

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Occasionally, I revert to a 34, especially for stage races.

For most of my riding, I prefer the ratio of 36. It allows me to ride at a comfortable speed without having an extremely high cadence. 

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If You Use the Bike in the Mountain don't go Over 34.

On the Road 36 or 38 is Fine.

Lot's of Mountain Bikes are used only on the Road Nowdays.

The point I was attempting to make; we can't assume a blanket approach. Like most things, people have preferences. The OP was asking about max clearance as he too was suffering from only using the lower part of his cassette. I am not telling the OP what to do, but rather just sharing my own experience. 

[Jewbacca]

The best part is the question has already been answered.

Now it's time for the 'I know betterer than you' bickering.

IMHO, i'd also buy a close range road cassette and use all of it.

Have a completely different chain/gear setup when you come and visit Mamil and I in Cape Town and we go up some mountains

[dasilvarsa]

8 minutes ago, Jewbacca said:

The best part is the question has already been answered.

Now it's time for the 'I know betterer than you' bickering.

IMHO, i'd also buy a close range road cassette and use all of it.

Have a completely different chain/gear setup when you come and visit Mamil and I in Cape Town and we go up some mountains

Friday Came Early This Week. 😂

Now we Know who rode the Cape Epic. 😝

Edited October 3, 2023 by dasilvarsa

[Dappere]

32 minutes ago, dasilvarsa said:

Friday Came Early This Week. 😂

Now we Know who rode the Cape Epic. 😝

And who has not 😉