Re: New chain for TT bike setup



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On Jan 26, 10:17 am, cycledogg <[email protected]> wrote:
> Hello,
> I am currently running a standard chainring set of 39X53 and would
> like to convert over to a TT setup and use 42X55. Will I need to
> install a longer chain for this TT ring set?


Shift to large-large and see if you can pull a little slack in the
bottom run. If the derailleur pulley is pulled as far as it can
towards the cranks, then you need a longer chain, but if it's like
most bikes, the chain probably has a couple extra links to cope with
the larger sprocket.