Are Bigger Chainrings Say 50 To 70 Tooth Better For A 20 Inch Wheel Folding Bike? Will you go faster if you replace the stock chainring on your bike, like the 50t one shown here, with a larger chainring, like the 56t behind it? 99% of the time the answer is no, you will likely
Can I Shorthen My Bike Chain By One Link? Unless using a special half link (as mentioned and linked to by Chris H) to shorten a chain you have to remove the same number of outer and inner plate links. The distance between the joining pins is 0.5 inch so joined chain are always a
Can I Put 3 Chainrings On My 2 Chainwheel Bicycle? Can you mix chainrings? While the demands for the chain and cassette are fairly stringent, chainrings (and cranksets) are far more forgiving, so it is possible to mix brands as well as 10- and 11-speed versions without having an impact on the quality of shifting.
Can You Add Chainrings To Ageared Bike? Largely speaking, yes. As long as your attempting to replace them with a chainring(s) designed to work with your chainset . Your cranks will have a specific bolt layout or fitment spec so you can’t just fit a BMX chainring to your triathlon bike. Can I upgrade the
How Do I Upgrade My Bike Chainring? Can I change my bike chainring? Changing rings is not that difficult, and in some cases, it’s possible to replace chainrings without removing the crank. That possibility is limited by what ring sizes you’re using, but hey, it’s always nice when you can work smarter not harder. This
How Often To Replace Bike Chainrings? In theory, a clean chainring/chain/cassette that sees no road grit and is lubricated constantly should last virtually indefinitely (for most intents and purposes). Also, changing your chain on time will save you many cassettes as well as chainrings. Just keep an eye on the chain’s wear and replace it