Rotor Q-ring and no Qring set up
Moderator: robbosmans
-
- Posts: 32
- Joined: Thu Mar 04, 2010 11:50 pm
For what it's worth - have run a standard Q ring inner with a QXL ring outer, no issues. I'd imagine that you'd be fine mixing no-Q and Q-rings given that you can alter the positions on these things substantially.
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com
-
- Posts: 938
- Joined: Mon Jan 24, 2011 8:09 pm
Never tried it, but the actual oval on the inner ring is very slight compared to the outer ring due to the size. Don't see why it wouldn't work just fine.
You guys should take a loot at Lennard Zinn's tech FAQ column archives on the Velonews website. He had one recently that discussed exactly this setup (Q inner ring, round outer ring). He had apparently been running it on his cyclocross bike for a season or 2 with good success.
My two cents echo that the outer ring is the one that has the biggest effect on shifting, so sticking with round outer will avoid many of the Q ring related setup problems (difficulty setting proper front derailleur height primarily, and slightly increased risk of throwing the chain off when shifting to the small ring).
I personally have not ridden with this combo, so I can't help but wonder about how I might like/dislike the different "feel" switching between round/Q tons of times throughout a ride, but the people who have used the combo don't seem to have any problem with it.
My two cents echo that the outer ring is the one that has the biggest effect on shifting, so sticking with round outer will avoid many of the Q ring related setup problems (difficulty setting proper front derailleur height primarily, and slightly increased risk of throwing the chain off when shifting to the small ring).
I personally have not ridden with this combo, so I can't help but wonder about how I might like/dislike the different "feel" switching between round/Q tons of times throughout a ride, but the people who have used the combo don't seem to have any problem with it.
- Tinea Pedis
- Posts: 8615
- Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:08 am
- Contact:
Anyone tried outer QXL (53) with a round 39 inner?
From the comments it seems like it'll be ok? Looking at this combo for my TT rig.
From the comments it seems like it'll be ok? Looking at this combo for my TT rig.
- Tinea Pedis
- Posts: 8615
- Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:08 am
- Contact:
It's a QXL, so happy to try the 53 for now. It's the equivalent of a 57 through the power phase, so could be enough.
One day, when I'm a strong boy, I might graduate up a tooth.
One day, when I'm a strong boy, I might graduate up a tooth.
Visit starbike.com Online Retailer for HighEnd cycling components
Great Prices ✓ Broad Selection ✓ Worldwide Delivery ✓
www.starbike.com
- Tinea Pedis
- Posts: 8615
- Joined: Sat Mar 14, 2009 6:08 am
- Contact:
I already appreciate the clean chain line, thanks.