I currently have a 22 and 32 with a chunky plastic bash on my HT, both rings are getting old as I whipped them off an older bike. The SLX cassette shifter and chain are still young. The cranks are Truvative ISIS on an SS ISS BB.
So I want new rings (probably Shimano) and am thinking the following:
1. Don't bother with the bash, it's dead weight, 32/36 gives enough clearance without it and I shouldn't need it to keep the chain on right?
2. Go for a 36 for better range, but what about chainsuck?
3. Ah, what chainring bolts? Will I need a thin-bash so that normal bolts work?
Advice?
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I run 22 / 36 / no bash on one bike. You need short chainring bolts, its my favourite setup. NO issues
As per TJ, 22/36 is a good mix (though I run 22/34 -due having them around), will need shorter chain ring bolts, (from CRC or where ever) or a bash ring. Chain suck is mostly down to hooked rings or dry/stiff chains, and some times chainline so the set up will/should not be an issue. Though I try to put my rings so they are middle of the block, with spacers washers where possible. We mostly replace rings with Middleburn but Shimano shift better, just tend not to last as long.
OK so TJs setup sounds clean and I might get lucky with the chain staying on if the stops are right and the chain is suitably short. If not get a thin plate and use normal bolts.
Ta