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mtbnut87 wrote: If I might ask, which crankset are you using?? I have this chainrings combo on two bikes. I have this Sugino replica on my hybrid (still with flat bars)…
OP here. More than 6 months passed since I asked this question. This is what I've learned: 44t-11t combo doesn't make sense for me and for most cyclists on hybrids/mtbs. Even with a modest average cadence of 85rpm the…
Finally managed to get my existing 10 year old microShift FD with an SRAM Impulse shifters to work with my new 42/26t crunk. Took me a couple of days to tune the derailleur and find the correct BB spacer for the new…
NoCoGreg wrote: 2. Poor shifting as the FD cage will be higher than ideal for the small chainring position. If the FD is lowered to an ideal position for the small chainring then it will not clear the large Yes, this is…
Thank you for your replies. Just found this video, 46/27T on the front seems to be working well. I think he has Ultegra FD, that is specked for 16t capacity however it handles the whole 19t in this setup. I'm actually…
NoCoGreg wrote: The Shimano GRX FD is rated to handle 17t difference (48/31), so maybe this won't be an issue for 18t??? Was thinking about the GRX, but I think I will have to pass. My current chainline is 44mm while…
ccand51997 wrote: I"m running 40x24 with a 11--42 on my dual-suspension drop bar bike What front derailleur do you use with your 40-24? Most of the Gravel/Road double FDs are specified to have min 46t on the outer ring.
Planning to building a custom gear ratio that will have a new 11-42 2x11 speed cassette (XT?) . I think 42/26 or 44/28 are quite possible, but then I thought that maybe I can stretch it into 44/26t. This would require…