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basjan
June 3rd 04, 03:54 PM
I have built up a nice singlespeed with parts laying around. My question is
this: Running a 32x18 gear setup, the 18 rear cog is fairly outward
(towards the quick release nut) on the cassette carrier in order to maintain
a straight chainline. (It now sits about 2-3 regular cogs from the end of
the carrier). Is this kind of leverage OK for the hub, or will it go
bonkers if I push this gear up steep hills etc.?
Set-up: Dura Ace 9-speed rear hub; 32x18 gearing
Thanks for any input!
Jan
Sheldon Brown
June 3rd 04, 04:34 PM
basjan wrote:
> I have built up a nice singlespeed with parts laying around. My question is
> this: Running a 32x18 gear setup, the 18 rear cog is fairly outward
> (towards the quick release nut) on the cassette carrier in order to maintain
> a straight chainline. (It now sits about 2-3 regular cogs from the end of
> the carrier). Is this kind of leverage OK for the hub, or will it go
> bonkers if I push this gear up steep hills etc.?
Not a problem. Just make sure the chainline is as straight as possible.
Sheldon "Couldn't Stand Such A Low Gear" Brown
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David L. Johnson
June 3rd 04, 10:03 PM
On Thu, 03 Jun 2004 10:54:32 -0400, basjan wrote:
> I have built up a nice singlespeed with parts laying around. My question is
> this: Running a 32x18 gear setup, the 18 rear cog is fairly outward
> (towards the quick release nut) on the cassette carrier in order to maintain
> a straight chainline. (It now sits about 2-3 regular cogs from the end of
> the carrier). Is this kind of leverage OK for the hub, or will it go
> bonkers if I push this gear up steep hills etc.?
Do you imagine that something bonkers would happen on a derailleur bike if
you climbed a hill in the gear that happened to be at that position? It's
no different with the others not hanging around.
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David L. Johnson
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