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Convert the number of teeth in a chain-based drive train to the number of teeth in a gates-based drive train
If I'd convert my drivetrain from a chain-based drivetrain into a belt-based drivetrain and I'd want to keep the exact same transmission, how do I know the required number of teeth for the front belt ...
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Improving the Efficiency of a Derailleur: Enlarging the Cassette Sprockets to reduce Friction
For reasons that I have not yet understood, the smallest sprockets with only 11 teeth have prevailed in derailleur cassettes of road bikes, which leads to a very strong deflection of the individual ...
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Compound for freewheel locking sprocket threads
I have an oldschool SunTour 6-speed freewheel, where the smallest sprocket screws on the freewheel body to lock the larger sprockets in place.
It's a normal right hand thread, so as you pedal in the ...
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How do I properly torque a track cog lockring?
I see a torque rating is stamped onto a lot of track cog lock rings:
However, I cannot find a way to use a torque wrench when tightening the lock ring. All the tools I've found, like Park Tool's HCW-...
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Can you use shimano m8000 replacement cogs to replace Sunrace mx80 cogs?
Can one use m8000 replacement sprockets 11T 13T 15T to replace the corresponding mx80 sprockets?
I appreciate the clusters can't be switched due 3 free sprockets and 2 clusters of 4 on mx80 vs 5 free ...
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Does effort require to pedal depend on the gear ratio or the gear inches?
I have a 20x1.75" 6-speed folding bike with 52x14-28t drivetrain. Even with the gearing at 52x14, ~3.71 ratio, I can still pedal uphill.
I also have a 700x25C fixed gear with 49x17t gearing or ~2.88 ...
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What are the ridges seen on sprockets and chainrings for?
I've always wondered what these ridges below the teeth on sprockets are for. Can anyone enlighten me?
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What does "chain binding" mean?
I'm reading on chain tensioning, the generic idea is that if the chain is too loose it will fall off, if it's too tight it will "bind".
I'm having an hard time understanding what "bind" means in this ...
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Will 10 speed cranks work with an 8 speed freewheel?
I'm looking at building a road-bike, and I've just purchased some wheels with campagnolo hubs, with an 8 speed freewheel on the back.
Can I use Campagnolo Daytona / Veloce cranks on the front? I ...
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How much distance can I put on drivetrain components?
I figure the jockey wheels on my derailer will last nearly forever, but what about the rest: cassette, chainrings, and chain? How many miles, kilometers, or furlongs do they normally last?
I know ...
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