Most aesthetically pleasing chainring size?

what ya reckon?

run a 42 ring a the moment, going to go up a few notches. was thinking 44 but now after looking, tempted by 46 or 48,

i know the advantage of wear and i think 46 might give me a good rideable gear with my track cogs available but what do you reckon looks best? on a large frame...

would rather run laster longer bigger gears on the back too

hmm. yes. i am that bored.

You are bored arent you . . 48 + for me, small chainrings just dont cut it in my world

48, yes.

small rings look-a-de homo, init

This is a joke, right?

oo quick reply... 48 eh?

sounds a plan to me

:D

big bike too so it needs a big ring methinks...

next boredom filler...

while i was away browsing what the internet has to offer i stumbled accross stevie wonder in concert in manchester this october, now, is 55quid 'worth' it?

48 16 is how i role

I got
50/19 road
50/15 track

catches the wind though, like a big sail, that chainring.

the problem is, finding something that gives you a good ratio for track/road without having to put a different chain on because of the change in size of sprocket.

but you could just as easily go 42/16 road and 42/13 track..

and for two road ratios together there's less to worry about

I think it's good to build up a selection of rings and sprockets, to really confuse yourself.

52-19 + 27 rear wheel.

Feels good, and looks I think.

Can pedal brake okish even on flats.

nice... and show me... what does 52x19 look like?

oo.. its just appeared. looks sweet. good call!

i think i shall pop into spa cycles and see if they have any 50t knocking about the shop

thankyou all for your input.

but what about stevie?

This is a joke, right?

That's what I was thinking...

anyone want a 26 or 28t?

seriously?

anyone want a 26 or 28t?

seriously?

possibly ...details please

brand new zicral 28t and 26t chainrings. for free. for you if you want. 74 bcd.

brand new. ideal for fully laden tour up himalayas.

let me see if I can get some 74 bcd single cranks,,,,cheap

ok, i'll hold them for you. for as long as you like. i don't sense much demand right now. they're not really cluttering up my house either. they're the size of a ten pence piece.

nb: 74 bcd cranks: Spa cycles.

were you joking?

Need a big:small thing. 47+ up front. Don't want it looking like this:

what gauge of spoke is the most visually appealing?

it was half joking half not btw... genuine problem... not really genuinely needing a response, but now i have it i am pleased.

and yes. spa cycles is my local bike shop

what valve stem is everyone running?? threaded all the way, half way or unthreaded??

just outa interest like?

you're so sarcastic, you bastard

no, sadistic!

An unthreaded valve stem is a way more direct and zen riding experience... I feel completely at one with my tube, once you've ridden unthreaded you'll never go back... Trust me...

what do you lot do for a job? you seem to do as little work as i do