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Which are the best kits around? Is it worth paying more for a surly?
Who do the best value cogs/chainrings?
cheers
When I started with the ss I used a cheap sprocket and had no end of trouble with the chain coming off,even with alot of chain tension after fitting Surly sprockets I've never had a chain come off even when the chain has been a little slack,I now run them on all of my ss steeds.
Surly,Salsa and Black Spire all make good quality chainrings,don't skimp cos it really hurts when tackle meets stem 😯
many thanks uno - any links to good deals or any particular dealers to check out?
I used a Surly sprocket, as it is wider and thought will have less chance of damaging the hub.
[url= http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/product/104430.html ]Cheap, chearful, work. They're Shimano - what do you expect?[/url] Probably steel freehubs only though
shimano ones are fine. Never had any hub damage from one.
The whole point of a SS is that you bodge it out of stuff you already have lying around. The idea of a kit is soooo depressing!
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hth
Slight hijack - Can you use a 9sp chain with these sprockets?
[i]The whole point of a SS is that you bodge it out of stuff you already have lying around. The idea of a kit is soooo depressing! [/i]
Shit I've been doing it wrong all these years. I'd better start using crap that's lying around and is likely to fail due to it's age and bodgedness.
Earl - MemberSlight hijack - Can you use a 9sp chain with these sprockets?
No. Supposedly too narrow (though I have never tried.)
I use a 7/8sp one which is the same width as a 3/32" but arguably weaker cos its designed to shift between cogs and has bevelled edges on the inside of the outer link.