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S.n.a.k.e.
03-14-2006, 10:26 AM
I have putting a RF evolve crankset on my new bike, and am going to run 2 rings with an e13 DRS up front. I'm fairly sure that the stock 22, and 32 aren't going to give me the gear ratio that I want, so I want to replace them with a 26 and 36 respectively.
Can anyone think of any drive problems with this setup?
and, more importantly, where can I get said rings. RF lists them, but no-one seems to carry them, or I'm not looking in the correct places. If you have some links that would be great.
Thanks in advance,
Marc
dhkid
03-14-2006, 10:29 AM
shouldn't be a problem at all. why dont you just get a 36 ring at keep the 22 ring? gives you a better ratio and it works fine.
spacemanspiff06
03-14-2006, 10:48 AM
shouldn't be a problem at all. why dont you just get a 36 ring at keep the 22 ring? gives you a better ratio and it works fine.
thats what i run, w/ DRS, works great. go by your LBS and they'll have a 36 a'hangin on the wall.
DirtyMike
03-14-2006, 03:04 PM
I have a 24 and a 38 on mine!!!
http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c342/Phatbikeguy/FrontdrivetrainPic.jpg
Cant Climb
03-14-2006, 03:14 PM
shouldn't be a problem at all. why dont you just get a 36 ring at keep the 22 ring? gives you a better ratio and it works fine.
22 tooth is worthless.....i cant believe they still spec bikes with them...
.....put a 26 or 28 on, it'll work out just fine and make your legs feel better in a matter of months.....
S.n.a.k.e.
03-14-2006, 03:40 PM
I have a 24 and a 38 on mine!!!
Nice Guide DirtyMike...
Where did you get the rings from? I seem to be unable to find them. I see them on RF's website, but my LBS said he couldn't find a 26 or 28, nor could I. The 38 is plentiful, but I would like to order from one place to cut down on the shipping charges...
Thanks,
Marc
DirtyMike
03-15-2006, 05:04 PM
Nice Guide DirtyMike...
Where did you get the rings from? I seem to be unable to find them. I see them on RF's website, but my LBS said he couldn't find a 26 or 28, nor could I. The 38 is plentiful, but I would like to order from one place to cut down on the shipping charges...
Thanks,
Marc
Got the 26 from Raceface, The larger is a modified Azonic DH ring, had to have the center lathed just a bit to fit in teh center ring position, Btw it shifts great
Kanter
03-15-2006, 05:09 PM
Envy chainrings are the best rings out. You can order them from On Top Bike Shop or John Henrys.
rings,
http://www.envygear.com/products/exoring.html
email Dan
http://ontopbikeshop.com/
or order online,
http://www.johnhenrybikes.com/
DirtyMike
03-15-2006, 05:21 PM
By the way, i almos tnever use the smaller, only on long climbs!!!
S.n.a.k.e.
03-15-2006, 10:33 PM
Kanter, thanks for the links... Johnhenry only has the 36, no 26. I'll keep looking.
DirtyMMike - hehe, yup.
Peace
Marc
Kanter
03-15-2006, 10:46 PM
Kanter, thanks for the links... Johnhenry only has the 36, no 26. I'll keep looking.
DirtyMMike - hehe, yup.
Peace
Marc
email Dan at On Top Bikes. He hooks me up with Canadian bike parts all the time.
You would not believe how nice the Envy rings are. I use to break teeth on my other chainrings. I ran Envys all last year and no problems. They are ramped too so the shifting is nice and smooth. I transfered them to my new bike and I bet they last the next season as well. They show hardly any wear.
Bicyclist
03-15-2006, 10:53 PM
I've run a 22-40 w/ no problems and the 40 was a flat Truvativ DH ring.
DirtyMike
03-16-2006, 01:15 AM
Quality bike products, and KHS wholesale parts can both get your Racefacew 26 tooth!!!
Cant Climb
03-16-2006, 09:51 AM
Shimano makes the 26 tooth i use........retails for like $8 at the LBS.....
blackspire makes a great shifting pin one in 36.
partsbara
03-16-2006, 02:27 PM
Shimano makes the 26 tooth i use........retails for like $8 at the LBS.....
i shimano chainring for 8 bones at an LBS... where do you shop ??
22 tooth is worthless.....i cant believe they still spec bikes with them...
With your screen name I can see why you think that:rofl:
I've used 22-36 combos on a number of bikes, works well.
Cant Climb
03-16-2006, 02:39 PM
i shimano chainring for 8 bones at an LBS... where do you shop ??
...is true....Deore 9speed steel + friendly LBS = 8$.....it works great.
partsbara
03-16-2006, 02:45 PM
With your screen name I can see why you think that:rofl:
I've used 22-36 combos on a number of bikes, works well.
i run that deal as well... works good on the doc...
partsbara
03-16-2006, 02:46 PM
...is true....Deore 9speed steel + friendly LBS = 8$.....it works great.
must investigate... they d want 18 euro here :rolleyes:
Cant Climb
03-16-2006, 02:52 PM
I've used 22-36 combos on a number of bikes, works well.
you move like an inchworm with the 22.......26 you can climb 99% of stuff and climb with more power, lower candence and be less likely to loose traction........just my 2 cents......its a mental thing more than anything.....
partsbara
03-16-2006, 02:54 PM
you move like an inchworm with the 22.......26 you can climb 99% of stuff and climb with more power, lower candence and be less likely to loose traction........just my 2 cents......its a mental thing more than anything.....
stop copying my patented type...
no caps and triple ... :devil: edit - sorry, just noted you have the five or six stopper... 75% royalties...
swear, i m gonna trademark this sh1t someday next year...
sayndesyn
03-16-2006, 02:57 PM
leave the climbing to one nutted freaks.
you move like an inchworm with the 22.......26 you can climb 99% of stuff and climb with more power, lower candence and be less likely to loose traction........just my 2 cents......its a mental thing more than anything.....
With a 2-3,000' climb, on a big bike.....It would wear you out quick.
Even on a light XC bike I wouldn't want a larger granny, its more efficient to spin than lower cadence knee killing.
You live somwhere flatter than me, that is plain to see.
Cant Climb
03-16-2006, 03:05 PM
With a 2-3,000' climb, on a big bike.....It would wear you out quick.
Even on a light XC bike I wouldn't want a larger granny, its more efficient to spin than lower cadence knee killing.
You live somwhere flatter than me, that is plain to see.
......not flat here....lots of steep headwalls, our climbs are only 500-700 foot though......on a 2.5 hour enduro ride we might climb1200-1400 feet max....we don't have thoose 90 minute climbs like the big giant mountains, just old beat down Appalachia here.......
......not flat here....lots of steep headwalls, our climbs are only 500-700 foot though......on a 2.5 hour enduro ride we might climb1200-1400 feet max....we don't have thoose 90 minute climbs like the big giant mountains, just old beat down Appalachia here.......
Ahhhh.
Ours are steep fire road or singletrack ascents, usually in direct sunlight, for and extended amount of time...like 1-3 hours of climbing to reach a good peak, and turn around for some thrills.
Its the kind of thing where you can push a big gear for a while, then the steep pitch of the trail, sun,heat and nagging weight catch up to you. I get good use out of my low gears here, but maybe I'm a puss for not hammering it out with a bigger granny:rofl:
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