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[Closed] How close can you run a chain ring to chain stay?

 FOG
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Just setting up 1x on my new frame but the 30t ring runs v. Close to chain stay.
Does it matter? Is it worth putting an extra spacer on the drive side BB? ( This looks as if it would mess with the chain line)


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 12:22 pm
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Depends on how stiff the frame is! What is it?


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 12:26 pm
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Solaris max. So probably not that stiff. There does seem to be 5-6 mm clearance but this looks a lot less than on other builds I have done


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 12:33 pm
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Just been to measure it more like 2-3mm


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 12:35 pm
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I've got a non-boost crank on my boost Vitus Sentier and the 32t chainring is 1 or 2mm away from the chainstay. It's been like that for 2 years and not caused any problems.


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 12:35 pm
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my hard tail runs a fag paper distance away.. ts not going to go anywhere.. not so true on a full sus i suspect..
i do have some signs of abrasion, i guess stuff gets trapped and rubs on it


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 12:40 pm
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That's reassured me! I'll crack on and get the chain on.


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 12:41 pm
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IMHO the whole chain line thing is much less important than many folk make out.


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 12:43 pm
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2-3mm should be fine unless you're an utter animal.


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 1:14 pm
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More of a tired hamster!


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 1:17 pm
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I've got a cotic soul with 30 ring and it's about 1mm away from stay and I have no issues at all . Sigh of relief. Awsome frame by the way .


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 1:22 pm
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IMHO the whole chain line thing is much less important than many folk make out.

Exactly. When I look at my old bike, it has a poor chainline 88% of the time. My new bike is even worse, it's poor 90% of the time.


 
Posted : 25/03/2020 1:31 pm