[RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

That's the setup on my Clem L: Regular 42t ring and Paul Chainkeeper. Works great and I'm not convinced I even need the keeper for street riding (but it's Paul and looks cool 👍). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscri

[RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

If silver is a priority a basic (not narrow wide) non-pinned and ramped ring will likely work just fine. If you end up dropping chains frequently adding a chainkeeper would help keep it on. Clayton Scott HBG, CA On Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at 5:54:56 AM UTC-8, tc wrote: > > I'm contemplating

[RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

IME oven cleaner was not strong enough to remove the black finish from a Raceface chainring, so someone recommended lye, which is serious stuff. I never ended up buying/using lye, but it's probably a strong bet to remove a finish from an anodized part. Also IME most or all narrow wide chainrin

Re: [RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

Glad it was useful, Joe. For me, finding a 5-bolt 110bcd narrow wide with a silver finish (chrome or anodized) proved difficult. Tom On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 2:18 PM Joe Bunik wrote: > Thanks Tom for that link to Garbaruk - hadn't heard of them, and they > have some interesting niche rings (like

Re: [RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

Speaking of such matters, I have one of these things I'm not using. Joe Bunik sold it to me for probably too low a price cuz I asked, then it turns out I don't know what the heck 4-bolt bcd cranks I have! This one is 94bcd, 32t NW, black, brand new, will sell for whatever shipping is. Text me

Re: [RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

Thanks Tom for that link to Garbaruk - hadn't heard of them, and they have some interesting niche rings (like direct-mount N-W for XTR M950!). Here's a USA-based company which has their own spin on things - I don't know quite how I feel about a sharktooth profile! https://usamadeco.com/collections

[RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

*Garbaruk * makes chainrings that meet all of the requirements I listed. Free shipping to U.S. (from Poland). They also have a good blog post about narrow/wide chainrings

[RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

Reach out to the folks at Analog Cycles, last I heard they had a solution to this conundrum. I think they sourced a UK brandmight even have one in stock for you! Cheers, Alex -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubs

[RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

Black rings actually look fine an silver cranks. Removing the black from anodized parts with chemicals for the sake of aesthetics doesn't speak very highly of those aesthetics . -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsu

[RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

Adam, Oven cleaner! Interesting. I've seen various references about soaking in various highly caustic liquids, bead or sand blasting, polishing by hand or wheel, etc.. I'm hoping for a ready-made solution. That's a great fall-back plan though. Thanks, Tom On Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at

[RBW] Re: Narrow-wide 1x chain ring question

I've ordered a Deckas brand narrow-wide off eBay before ($20ish), and then soaked it in oven cleaner to remove the black anodise. It was for a five-arm Sugino crank, 110 bcd. After the anodization is removed it'll have a rough texture to it, but some high-grit paper and metal polish will clea