Questions tagged [sprocket]
A sprocket or sprocket-wheel is a profiled wheel with teeth that meshes with a chain. Bicyclists normally call the front sprocket attached to the cranks the "chainwheel" and the rear sprockets either "sprocket" or "cassette."
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Which replacement sprocket and chain ring should I get for a Shimano Alfine 8?
I have a Charge Mixer bike with, I believe, a Shimano Alfine Inter-8 internal hub gear system. Recently the chain started to creak so I decided to change it. I bought a KMC X9 chain as Shimano appear ...
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Guidance to replace cassettes sprockets "individually"
I've seen that sprockets were sold separately (or by "groups/spiders"). Given the small sprockets wear faster than the big ones, it could make sense to replace them at higher interval than ...
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10-teeth/9-teeth Sprocket Efficiency Losses
Almost each time 10T (or 9T) sprockets on cassettes are mentioned, there are remarks about efficiency losses when such sprockets are used. But I haven't found quantified information about these claims....
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JC Higgins Super Deluxe history?
JC Higgins History Question. After my Mom passed I picked up her JC Higgins Super Deluxe.
I have little history on the bicycle. I have a serial number and Model number from the plate.
Model 505 276 ...
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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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Gates Belt Drive+Rohloff - What rear sprocket do I need to help me get up hills and mountains better?
Hi I'm new here.
I'm the proud owner of a Koga Worldtraveller Signature 2.0 with Rohloff and Gates belt.
I have a 50t front chainring and a 19t rear cog with a 120t beltdrive plus Schwalbe Almotion 28&...
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What is the maximum force that an average bicycle chain sprocket can withstand?
I want to use bicycle chain sprockets for a non-bicycle related project and I'm trying to figure out what is the maximum torque I can apply.
I did a quick calculation taking a real life example - I ...
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Why are there multiple chain whip styles when cogs can take out-of-plane forces?
Chain whips on the market can be classified into ones:
suitable for 1/8"-wide (fixed-gear) chains, such as Park Tool SR-18.2,
suitable for 7, 8, 9, 10, 11?, 12? sprockets,
suitable for 7-11 ...
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Vibration feel on pedals
For a while, I am having a vibration feeling (and actually it vibrates) through my feet from chain. It is not because of front derailleur, I have just aligned them. There are no problems with rear ...
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How do I remove the rear sprocket from a Gates Belt drive system
first question at this site. Hoping to get advice. Like many others, I am trying to learn how to service my bike, but when you get stuck....
I used a strap wrench and a cassette tool and I ...
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Copper grease on freehub when mounting sprocket?
Do you put copper grease (or something else) on a freehub directly before sliding the rear sprocket on? I put a light coating on by habit when fitting just because I don't like the idea of bare metal-...
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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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I am thinking about changing my drivetrain to a 1xN. Do I need a new chain?
I am think about changing to a 1xN drivetrain, and I was wondering if I needed to change the chain as well.
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If my max cog is 50t and I got a 52t cog
Hello I just bought a ltwoo groupset on ebay because I want to go cheap for my first ride since I'm not sure if I will be riding a lot. I went on the ltwoo website later on and found on that their max ...
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Is my bike safe to use if cogs and crank is not that aligned?
Hey guys is it fine if my freewheel bike which is single speed is not that straight with its chain line, because my cogs and crank arent that straight but it is also not that far, im thinking if it is ...
