2x and 3x setups aren't great because they stab you with the front chainring

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09-19-24, 11:42 AM

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My outer ring has never strayed more than two inches from the bikes centerline. Makes it pretty easy to avoid. Never thought about it. Should I be watching to make sure it stays on its leash?

One time back in college I had the genius idea of walking down 3 steps while straddling the bike. That's how the chainring got me.

09-19-24, 11:55 AM

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It's not the middle ring on a 3x touring bike that's useless.

The useless one is the large ring.

Which is a great place to put a ring guard.

09-19-24, 12:31 PM

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PSA? Mine hovers around 40. Oh... Public Service Announcement... Ha "Stab you with the front chain ring" - Come on man, lets see the blood!

Well I know you know about those ole Mountain Bike Chain Ring Guards...