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  • Shimano 5800/6800/9000 4 arm chainring question.
  • neilsonwheels
    Free Member

    Got a 53/39 5800 crankset, would a 36 tooth inner run ok.? I know the BCD is fine but would the shifting be compromised.?

    Rorschach
    Free Member

    Yes….to what degree is debatable.Shimano claim that they they should only ever be used as pairs for ‘optimum’ shifting.
    In the real world I’ve mixed makes and sizes (quite wildly) and have always (ok with one or two exceptions….I’m looking at YOU Mr Sram) managed to make them work satisfactorily.

    neilsonwheels
    Free Member

    I might invest £17 quid and find out.

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    crazybaboon
    Full Member

    I’ve ran a 34 inner with a 52 outer which shifted as good as the 36 did, so would think a 36/53 would be fine

    neilsonwheels
    Free Member

    While we are on the subject, HOW MUCH do the outer rings cost.!!! Christ they are onle a few quid shy of a whole chainset. 😯

    pryally
    Free Member

    I have a spare new 6800 36t I’m looking to sell if you are interested – wouldn’t be less than £17 though. I assume that is for 5800 one?

    neilsonwheels
    Free Member

    Coolio I’ll keep that in mind. Going to see how much it is through work first.

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