Random Image

Browse...

You are hereForums / Preparation / General Gear (stuff for any rider) / Question - Chain length

Question - Chain length

Tommy's picture

By Tommy - Posted on 23 September 2011

Quick general question, if I change my crank say from a 44 - 30 to a 40 - 28, do I need to change the chain length?

Thanks for any advice.

‹ Cannondales 2012 Bikes Which cassette? ›
Tags
VTSS350's picture
You would be able to get away
Submitted by VTSS350 on Fri, 23/09/2011 - 07:49.

You would be able to get away with it but it wouldnt be spot on.

obmal's picture
Big big should be fine (if
Submitted by obmal on Fri, 23/09/2011 - 08:04.

Big big should be fine (if your into cross chaining...) just check little little combo to see if its too slack, then simply remove a link or three if it needs it.

hawkeye's picture
Slacker chain might be prone
Submitted by hawkeye on Fri, 23/09/2011 - 20:51.

Slacker chain might be prone to jumping off on the front downshift - your chain should be as long as is required to go around the big ring and big rear cog without going thru the derailleur and only just join up when your suspension is at the point of max chain growth. You might want to take some links out.

Tommy's picture
Cool
Submitted by Tommy on Sat, 24/09/2011 - 06:40.

Thanks guys for the advice.

Comment viewing options

Select your preferred way to display the comments and click "Save settings" to activate your changes.

Best Mountain Bike