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Convert Rotor QXL to single front ring
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:46 pm
by hanzypanzy
Hi All,
Did search but didn't find the answer so:
Has anyone ever ran a Rotor QXL ring (54T) as a single, without any inner? If so, I plan to run usual 11 speed at rear but do away with the front inner ring.
I'm thinking as the QXL is meant for double setup that chain throwing would be big! Can use chain catcher but does single ring always need to be a thicker ring?
Convert Rotor QXL to single front ring
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 7:46 pm
by Weenie
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Re: Convert Rotor QXL to single front ring
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 9:39 pm
by mrd
no
Re: Convert Rotor QXL to single front ring
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:29 pm
by Stoo
It can be done but you must use a chain catcher, or leave the front mech in place but with the adjustment screws adjusted to lock the mech in place.
Otherwise, you WILL drop the chain.
Re: Convert Rotor QXL to single front ring
Posted: Fri Jan 27, 2017 11:33 pm
by arthurf
I did it a few years ago on my cx bike (before they released the cx specific ring) but had to run the front derailleur to stop it dropping the chain at the top and bottom of the cassette.
Re: Convert Rotor QXL to single front ring
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2017 2:14 pm
by hanzypanzy
Cool guys thanks for info, just as I thought really.
Re: Convert Rotor QXL to single front ring
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:43 am
by LouisN
FWIW I installed a single ring ( narrow wide) on a Rotor double crankset.
I put it on the inner side because it gave a much better chainline.
Louis
Re: Convert Rotor QXL to single front ring
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2017 4:43 am
by Weenie
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Re: Convert Rotor QXL to single front ring
Posted: Wed Feb 08, 2017 10:50 am
by hanzypanzy
LouisN wrote:FWIW I installed a single ring ( narrow wide) on a Rotor double crankset.
I put it on the inner side because it gave a much better chainline.
Louis
Yes, was thinking of doing this even with the standard ring, fit inside for better chainline. Might try on turbo to test then road test on bumps etc.