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As thread title. For cogs, chainrings etc, where are the go to shops noadays? Just need to refresh mine (ring/chain/maybe cog) and wondered where was good for cheap essentials. Have used velosolo stuff in the past, and superstar/uberbike etc for rings... but prices are up a lot from last time I stocked up. Any suggestions for current favourites welcome!
Am I allowed to spam my own site?
www.bikepunx.com
Sorry, sorry, sorry etc...
If Kayla isn't allowed I was about to say the same thing so
Sadly I've not been using the chainring I ordeee as much as I should have but it's well made and should last.
Also been using the cheap Bikemonger cogs to play with ratios.
Bikemonger/Surly for cogs.
Izumi for chain.
Middleburn for chainring.
I was going to suggest Surly sprockets and Hope chainrings bu ive just had a look at that Bikepunx site and they have a much bigger choice of ratios.
Who's tried them and how do them rate longevity-wise compared to Surly? I ruined an Absolute Black sprocket in a single 24hr race, but the Surly ones seems better
I've been running a stainless 37t chainring up front for my Rohloff from bikepunx.. Use that bike a lot through all sorts of filth and I can't see any signs of wear. Very pleased with it.
I'll be buying again once it's worn then been flipped.. so probably in about 5 years 😂
Thanks folks, will check out your site @kayla1. Had forgotten Middleburn too, always loved their stuff back in the day too.
For Middleburn, go to BETD website.
Another vote for @kayla1, ben using there rear single speed cog all last winter and just started using there oval chainring too.
Good tip for chain, i just been using what ever is cheap so old 8 speed chains.
Chain Reaction have KMC Z1 single speed chains in 3/32" and 1/8" for ~£6 if that's any use?
Ah Kayla stuff looks good but no rings for Shimano weird 4x110 BCD assymetric road cranks. Very hard to find apart from getting wolf tooth one and adapting but I can get a grx crank for about the same price.
Ah Kayla stuff looks good but no rings for Shimano weird 4×110 BCD assymetric road cranks. Very hard to find apart from getting wolf tooth one and adapting but I can get a grx crank for about the same price.
@akira If you want to want to send me a knackered one we might be able to make some but I'd need an original Shimano ring to measure and check against 😎
Thanks for the offer but think I might just sell the crank and buy a grx or cx1.
Furry muff!
I have a trialtech freehweel on my single speed, its got fantastic engagement
https://www.tartybikes.co.uk/screw_on_freewheels/c16.html
I agree that a combination of availability, our new import procedures and old favourites being a shadow of their former self (singlespeed.nl used to be good as a left field example not mentioned) make life tricky...
Spacers and small parts has always been Bikemonger or Velosolo
Chain Wiggle
Chain ring is a tough one as I have always hunted out non-narrow wide rings for better mud shedding and quiet running. The last few direct mount rings have been quite out of round which really bugs me on an SS.
Works Components rings are excellent value and have been doing me well for the past few months.
As AndrewH has found, I also have had races ruined by AB rings and the only ring I have ever had that lasted less well was an Extralite ring which never claimed durability as a selling point!