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[Closed] Using un ramped rings for geared use rather than SS

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Can this be done - does it work okay?

I have a 1 x 9 set up that I am changing to run 2 x 9 (32T & 40T maybe).

I have a lovely Renthal ring at the moment which for ease I would like to continue using.

Thing is I believe that it is designed for SS use so am guess that getting changing up from it may be a problem?

Can anyone shed any light?


 
Posted : 28/07/2010 11:39 am
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It's only the bigger chainring that benefits from ramps when shifting - you never see ramps on 22T for instance.

So you should be OK


 
Posted : 28/07/2010 11:41 am
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Shifting is more clunky and will not always work when under heavy load but it does work ok if you're not a complete numpty ๐Ÿ™‚

EDIT - as al pointed out, assuming the 32 is unramped, it'll make little difference.


 
Posted : 28/07/2010 11:41 am
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32 and 40t are pretty close ratios - you'll probably find around 1 extra gear each end (a 32:11 is pretty close to a 40:13 and a 40:34 is a 32:28) - might get the same going 1x10?


 
Posted : 28/07/2010 11:57 am