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Old 09-11-07, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by vas jr.

The 49X14 or 49X15 Gear Ratios end up seeming really slow with 20" wheels, so I am looking for an x-large chainring.
@vas: what do you consider to be an X-Large chainring?
I think the Dura Ace and Campagnolo track cogs go down to 13 T. (I even have a 12T Campagnolo, but it seems to have a smaller diamerter than the standard track-hubs.)
The 13T cog will give you some more speed but probably still not enough. I ride 13Ton 54T on my Swift what I find very convenient. Still: Chainrings larger than 52T are hard to find. But I think 13Ton 52T are widely available and will also do fine on a fast bike.

If you still need more speed you might consider to get the ring custom manufactured. The wicked 72 T chainring on my Auto Mini Folder did cost me barely 35 Euros. A very nice guy in germany did it for me on his laser-cutter...

Last edited by zepi; 09-11-07 at 01:27 PM.
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