Bicycle Mechanics - Weird 22-32-44 crankset question   View Full
Version : Weird 22-32-44 crankset question  07-10-10, 05:27 AM
Hey. I am noticing on my SLX crankset that I tend to use the 32t
ring with most of the cogs on the outside of my cassette, which
basically means I am running that small ring with
correspondingly small cogs -- which might explain why I'm not
getting great chain life. (Note: it's a mountain crankset being
used on a surly LHT)  Question: Is it at all smart to move the
44t onto the middle position and run this triple as a 22-44
double? I would imagine the front derailleur (the SLX made for
the crankset) would shift just about the same, but I thought
this might cause problems I'm not considering or
something......could I use the outer ring position for a bash
guard?   07-10-10, 07:25 AM Do you have the 44-tooth ring
installed now? Why not just shift into it?  Otherwise, your idea
is interesting. You'd just have to try it out and see, imho.
07-10-10, 07:46 AM Yeah, I have the ring and cou