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[Closed] 42t chainring - 46 - can I use the same chain?

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i have a 42t chainring on my cx bike - got a new chainset 46t - will the same chain work or be too small? at a guess?


 
Posted : 27/03/2017 10:04 pm
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Prob too small, I went from a 46 to a 50 and needed a new chain.


 
Posted : 27/03/2017 10:12 pm
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i think it works out that 4 extra teeth = 2/3 links..


 
Posted : 27/03/2017 10:15 pm
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If spending on a new ring, get a new chain irrelevant of whether it's long enough.


 
Posted : 27/03/2017 11:19 pm
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Cheers, shame as her old probably only done 10miles! haha


 
Posted : 28/03/2017 9:32 am