Single chainring on road bike (with Dura-Ace 9000)

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VTBike wrote:I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't be very easily possible. Just take the inner chainring and derailleur off! Unlike C/X or mtn, your not going to be jumping, flying over bumps, or in thick mud - so chain slap, and all other reasons for your chain to derail are non-existent.


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Frankie - B wrote:
VTBike wrote:I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't be very easily possible. Just take the inner chainring and derailleur off! Unlike C/X or mtn, your not going to be jumping, flying over bumps, or in thick mud - so chain slap, and all other reasons for your chain to derail are non-existent.


Ask David millar, it cost him a yellow jersey in 2003
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I like the look of the Falco chainring. Any ideas where I can source one from, what options there are and how much it costs? Doesn't seem to feature on the Falco website
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Thanks. Right now it's 54T only and 4-arm only with 110 BCD. It's a fun project and there is a run of about a dozen pieces.

We are taking $89 including shipping globally... These are done by the pros of chain rings.

portiabaines wrote:I like the look of the Falco chainring. Any ideas where I can source one from, what options there are and how much it costs? Doesn't seem to feature on the Falco website
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Thanks for getting back to me. I was after something more like a 50T and I'm not yet quick enough for a 54T
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Recently I bought a new frame and hope to be ready in a view weeks. I am thinking to use a single narrow wide ring on the bike. Lot of CX use these singles already and I am wondering if here more people who use a single ring for his road bike.
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Today I installed a narrow wide ring on my CX but there was no 36 110mm available. I found somebody who made this narrow wide rings in his factory. He made one for me for 45 euro.

Like I said before, i would to install also one for my Ti bike and thinking about a 44.
I am wondering if somebody has already experiences with one ring and how it will be in a race.
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