For those with the current Sutra LTD frame what is the max size single chainring I can fit? Can't really tell from the pics if I can fit a 38-40t narrow wide chainring.
gus6464 wrote:Called Kona and they said that the max single chainring the Sutra can take is 38T which kinda sucks.
Just a guess but most likely it maxes out there because it helps with tire clearance. The smaller the max chainring, the more you can push the chainstays out. 38-10 is the same as 42-11, which IMO is not a bad high gear, but if I had a Sutra I would run it with 29x2.25 tyres anyways and probably a 34-36T chainring.
I looked at mine and guessed 38 might be the maximum.
There's some curiosity here because close to my purchase last year I thought I'd want different tires and gearing. Over time I've decided they really got it good to start.
To qualify why it seems perfect. I'm in hilly US Midwest where roads keep deteriorating, floods seem to increase, and we still get some winter. The stock setup (I have 2018 with MSO 50 tires) has been surprisingly good. I use for a whatever we encounter or commuter bike.
With a Race Face BB, Aeffect crank set and 3mm Offset chainring (stock sutra ltd setup) is a 40T even 42T possible (ca. 53mm chain line). Edit: With a Garabruk (6mm offset) is max 40T possible (50mm Chain line).
