[Closed] Chain length

cyclistm

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I am in the process of building up a cyclo cross bike which I will swap from road to cross use with the minimum of effort.

I have 46 and 50 tooth outer chainrings that I would like to swap over (the inner will stay 38 all the time).

Can I get away with the same length chain for the 2 chain rings - if so, do I set the chain up for the 46 or the 50 (or somewhere in the middle?

Thanks

Posted : 21/01/2011 1:49 pm

wwaswas

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I'd set for the 50 and use a longer cage mech to take the slack when the 46 was on there?

but a bigger cassette range may mean no need to change front rings (albeit it with bigger gaps between cogs)?

Posted : 21/01/2011 1:52 pm