[verruckt32]

I'm getting ready to build up a Mob, and want to use the NEW Saint cranks. I read something saying that I need to use a 30 tooth or smaller chainring for it to clear the chainstays. Is anyone riding a Mob or Riot with the new Saint cranks? What chainring are you using (size and brand)? Thanks

Ryan

 

[A Grove]

as far as I know.. Mob's can take up to a 30t. Doesn't matter what cranks you're running, whether it be BMX or MTN. Why new saints, just curious.

 

[Tetreault]

agreed why saints? you just need a way to blow money? for a dj or street application you are wayyyyy better off to go with a nice set of 3 pieces

 

[sittingduck]

The saints will be a bit wider, and probably work just fine. I think the 30T is more for the profile type cranks that will run out of spindle if you space a large ring out to clear the stays.

 

[verruckt32]

Well, I guess my first choice were the Profile cranks. I'm not totally sold on the Saints, but my thought process was that I'm not terribly hard on my bikes, because I came from a racing background, they are pretty strong for their weight, and the biggest reason is that I get them wholesale, where as I would have to pay retail for the Profiles.

 

[A Grove]

Aye... Well, saints are just as heavy as those of profiles, and I'd honestly much rather run profiles on a DH bike before saints.. but hell, I just like the feel of steel.

 

[Weaver]

Aye... Well, saints are just as heavy as those of profiles, and I'd honestly much rather run profiles on a DH bike before saints.. but hell, I just like the feel of steel.

im the total opposite... switching from profiles to saints was VERY noticeable... i love mine...

 

[xtremedoritoes]

i have truvativ stylos with a 32T ring on my Riot. its pretty tight. had to put a spacer on the right cup just in case tho.

 

[DirtBag]

Saints will work but as mentioned a 30t or smaller chainring is recommended. Personally I would go Profiles if going SS. You can space out the chainline easier with a BMX 3-piece crank. Plus the Profiles with a Ti BB and Ti bolts is pretty light.

I am a cosmetic mofo. I like to match cranks with the frame as far as thick/thin/tubular etc. For me a CrMo frame looks better with a Profile-esque looking crank. Same for big blocky frames. They look better with a Saint type of crank. All personal preference.

I love mine. (Yes I have a picture of every part on the Mob :biggrin:

 

[tfree120]

i have truvativ stylos with a 32T ring on my Riot. its pretty tight. had to put a spacer on the right cup just in case tho.

same exact setup with mine. I'm pretty sure with 32t rings you have very little to no clearance.

 

[tfree120]

older saints with 32t, courtesy of "seraph" from pinkbike

 

[DirtBag]

Less than 0.5mm?? That is almost unmeasurable. I call that 0mm looking at the scuff marks on the chainstay.

Plus just pedaling will flex the stay enough to hit.

 

[Bikael Molton]

what mob is that white photo from? it doesn't look like my 09.

 

[DirtBag]

I think the white bike may be a Riot. Mobs had a bottle opener yoke there through 08'. The 09' has a new version which replaces the bottle opener.

09':

 

[tfree120]

what mob is that white photo from? it doesn't look like my 09.

Yes it's a riot. And I would never run my ring that close.

 

[Salty4X]

Its called a dimple and any good machine shop should be able to do it. I have my MOB race specific done up with Saints and a 37 tooth ring. Pull ya later.

 

[Weaver]

Its called a dimple and any good machine shop should be able to do it. I have my MOB race specific done up with Saints and a 37 tooth ring. Pull ya later.

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[Salty4X]

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holy shyt.. where did you get that photo broto? MTB steezing the BMX natls.

 

[Weaver]

holy shyt.. where did you get that photo broto? MTB steezing the BMX natls.

i think it was on the aba site. saw it a while back when I was looking at the results from last year's Guthrie race. im racing some bmx for the 1st time in 7 years and doin it on my mountainbike so i needed some inspiration- aka you winning guthrie both days last year

 

[jerseydirt]

I have this problem where my spindle is not long enough for a larger sprocket than 25t. And unfortunately a have a 14t cog because I can't fit anything smaller due to my 1/8 chain. I have primo cranks,( dont ever ever ever get these cranks, they are strong but they make you want to rip them off your bike.) The saints seem like a great choice for a riot, as you already know, blk mrkt has euro bb so the saints bb should work fine. And so should the spacing.

 

[Bikael Molton]

running the 32 chainring on the outside instead of the middle position (in the picture) would provide quite a bit more clearance off the chainstay.