How many teeth should I have on my chainring?
Standard cranksets are typically 53T/39T. In most cases, you can change your chainrings to have different tooth counts, but as a general rule you don’t want to have more than a 16-tooth difference between the big ring and little ring or you may have shifting issues.
What does the number of teeth on a chainring mean?
The number of teeth on your chainring(s) is a deciding factor in your bike’s gear ratio, with a greater number of teeth meaning a higher (harder to push) gear, and fewer teeth meaning a lower (easier to push) gear.
How big is a 32T chainring?
Chainring Diameter by Tooth Count
| Tooth Count | Diameter (mm) | Diameter (in) |
|---|---|---|
| 32T | 136.1mm | 5.38in |
| 34T | 144.2mm | 5.69in |
| 36T | 152.2mm | 6.01in |
| 38T | 160.3mm | 6.33in |
Can you change chainring size?
Can I Change Chainring Size? Yes yeah can but you cannot just change your current chainring for something that does not work with your current setup. Meaning the new chainring you get for your bike needs to works with your current chainset. Your cranks will have a specific bolt layout or fitment spec.
What is the diameter of a 50 tooth chainring?
Chainring Diameter by Tooth Count
| Tooth Count | Diameter (mm) | Diameter (in) |
|---|---|---|
| 46T | 192.7mm | 7.60in |
| 48T | 200.8mm | 7.92in |
| 50T | 208.8mm | 8.24in |
| 52T | 216.9mm | 8.56in |
What is chainring size?
The size of a chainring (often expressed in terms of the amount of teeth on it, e.g. a 53t ring) plays a direct role in your bike’s gearing, with bigger rings meaning a higher (harder to push) gear and smaller rings a lower (easier to push) gear.
What is the difference between 30t and 32t chainring?
On a mountain bike, the small change of swapping from a 32t to a 30t chainring gives you gearing that is 6.7% easier. Mountain bike chainrings are available in smaller sizes all the way down to 26t, though I’d recommend most riders try a 30t or 28t first to experience how much easier it is to climb.
What is the diameter of a chainring with teeth?
Chainring Diameter by Tooth Count Tooth Count Diameter (mm) Diameter (in) 46T 192.7mm 7.60in 48T 200.8mm 7.92in 50T 208.8mm 8.24in 52T 216.9mm 8.56in
What size chainring do I need for my bike?
Chainring size, which is indicated by the chainring’s number of teeth, most commonly range from 26t to 53t, though you find chainrings as small as 20t and as large as 60t, though they are rare.
What is the difference between large chainrings and small chainrings?
Basically, large chainrings are for going fast and/or riding on the flat or on downhills. Smaller chainrings are for going up hills. Smaller rings go closest to the frame while larger rings go furthest from the frame.
What type of chainrings do I need for single ring cranks?
Shimano, Campagnolo or Sram. They are all a bit different. The type of chainset you have will determine which chainrings you can use. Single ring cranks must use a dedicated single ring. Single chainrings are available in sizes from 38T upwards.