[RBW] Re: DUB Eagle crankset on a Rivendell?

2022-09-12 Thread a spen
Hi Michael, I can address the part of your query --I was wondering if anyone has a SRAM DUB crankset or any other direct-mount crankset on their Rivendell. I've been reading about the DUB cranks and they seem actually simpler with fewer parts than a traditional 5 bolt crankset-- Based on

[RBW] Re: DUB Eagle crankset on a Rivendell?

2022-09-12 Thread Garth
SRAM mtb cranksets start at 169mm for q factor, the Eagle SX is 173mm. See their fitment catalog here . https://www.sram.com/globalassets/document-hierarchy/frame-fit-specifications/mtb/2021-mtb-frame-fit-specifications.pdf All their road cranksets are 145mm. Quite a jump ! There's lots of 1x

[RBW] Re: DUB Eagle crankset on a Rivendell?

2022-09-12 Thread Piaw Na
I have an Ultegra SL triple crankset converted to 1x via a Wolftooth chainring on my Roadini and a Shimano GRX 810-1 on my custom touring bike (which is based on a Bridgestone RB-1). There's no appreciable difference in Q factor that I can tell when riding. The biggest problem with the GRX is

[RBW] Re: DUB Eagle crankset on a Rivendell?

2022-09-12 Thread Eric Marth
Would love to see someone's SRAM Hillborne... if they have one. On Monday, September 12, 2022 at 6:55:06 AM UTC-4 Michael Morrissey wrote: > Hi, > > I know we are all retrogrouches here, but it has been over 10 years since > I ditched front derailleurs forever on all my bikes. Are some of the