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Chain-links when switching from semi-compact to compact
Last Post 01/22/2015 03:53 PM by ed custer. 4 Replies.
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6ix

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01/13/2015 12:26 PM
Is there a general rule of thumb for how many links to remove when switching from semi-compact (52/36) to compact (50/34)? Same for standard 53/39. I'm guessing it's only a link or two at the max. I'm currently running the 52/36 but sometimes swap to the compact rings when a climb has me scared.
zootracer

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01/13/2015 03:36 PM
Prob won't help, I went from a 53/39 to a 50/34 and had to remove 2 links. I'm thinking you might not have to remove any...
smokey52

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01/18/2015 08:28 PM
I thought it depended on the derailleur dimensions.
Gonzo Cyclist

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01/22/2015 03:29 PM
check the chain slack, you'll know if there is too much, but sounds like you may be Ok leaving as is
zootracer

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01/22/2015 03:53 PM
Yeah, there is a way to check chain slack. I would not remove any links at at first......

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