Re: General Triple Chainline question

[Paul Kopit]

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 13:42:14 GMT, Retro Bob <[email protected]>
wrote:

>When setting up triple on a bike that previously had a double, what
>is the "preferred" alignment of the chain line ? Does the center of
>the rear cluster align with the center chainwheel as a preference
>or starting point ? Should you play with the crank axle beyond making
>sure the inner chainwheel clears ?
>
I think that the center chainring should be 45 mm from the center of
the frame.

 

[davidd86]

I think the center chainring should be in the center of the cassette, regardless of whether this makes it 45mm or something else.

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004 13:42:14 GMT, Retro Bob <[email protected]>
wrote:

>When setting up triple on a bike that previously had a double, what
>is the "preferred" alignment of the chain line ? Does the center of
>the rear cluster align with the center chainwheel as a preference
>or starting point ? Should you play with the crank axle beyond making
>sure the inner chainwheel clears ?
>
I think that the center chainring should be 45 mm from the center of
the frame.