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• #2
they're both really good and really pricey!
if you want cheap ones goto condor
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• #3
Cheers, might head down there later this week. Are the cheaper ones as durable?
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• #4
haven't ridden one long enough to tell you, mine's a 1/8 too, so would probably last longer
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• #5
yeah and i change my mind about gears and wheels too often!
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• #6
EAI have always seen me right
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• #7
dura ace
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• #8
Cheap sprockets are a false economy. The threads aren't as well machined and there is a higher risk that they will strip your hub. This is more likely to be a problem if you change your gearing or skid/skip etc. Given that sprockets aren't that expensive then I would really recommend getting a decent one (Surly, EAI, Dura Ace (if the sizes are right) or the Condor CNC ones).
They are also much more likely to be out of round etc and this will make your bike feel weird and also makes it more likely that you will drop a chain (a very nad thing). E.g. http://www.londonfgss.com/discussion/1334/the-19t-sprocket
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• #9
Stef dura ace
don't go above 16 tooth
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• #10
I've had no trouble (disclaimer: so far) with the 15T 3/32 cog from On-One. £10 as opposed to Condor's £20.
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• #11
(Same disclaimer) I've had no issues either with cheapo (Tranz-X?) sprockets from Condor (1/8", 16, 17, 18) and am expecting my 22t On-One to be fine too. They've been changed plenty of times, I don't skid but I do 'leg brake', and I do a lot of explosive accelerations. My EAI 15t has been fine too (and Dura-Ace 14t), but didn't feel twice as expensive :S
I just noticed though that On-One only have 3/32 18t in alloy at the moment - questionable longevity.
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• #12
Oh, I got the steel ones. Don't like alu cogs although run alu chainrings.
Hi, I'm about to convert my Flyer to fixed. I'm going to keep the gearing the same (48-18 and 3/32 chain) so I think this limits me to either Surly or EAI sprockets. Anyone have any opinions over which is best? Or are there any other brands out there that are recommended?
Cheers,