SSCX Only!

You'll probably be off cheaper by getting a 3/32 chainring and a matching cog then.

edit: There's some on Ebay...

Ah but there's none in the UK and none which are 1/8. (but thanks)

Not 1/8'', but these do the job and are dirt cheap for trying out different ratios

As mentioned:

3/32 chainring run 100% problemfree with 1/8 chain and cog. AND is easier to get and replace.

Narrow wide chainrings are pointless if you don't use a springloaded chaintensioner.

48t is not for SSCX racing. 42t and below is more ideal.

Mr Fucking Brains - I salute you

As mentioned:

3/32 chainring run 100% problemfree with 1/8 chain and cog. AND is easier to get and replace.

Except it does created those creaking noise when there's too much gap between the chain and the cassette.

Maneged to snap a chain due to that actually (on fixed that is).

^disqualified - casette doesn't meet the sscx memorandum in my troubled mind.

^^ You don't mean cassette do you?

I doubt it.

Ideally I would like a 110bcd 48tooth ring in 1/8, to replicate the gearing I have currently (48*19) for riding on the road. I would then be able to choose from multiple options for a smaller 'ring for SSCX use.

The question is, am I looking for something that simply doesn't exist in the UK?

Goldtec do 5-arm 144, 135, 130 and 4-arm 104mm... http://www.mountainbikecomponents.co.uk/items.asp?CategoryID=32&Name=Goldtec+1%2F8th+Track+and+Single+Speed+Chainrings

BMX chainrings come in 110mm x 5, occasionally 1/8th

UK £11 but only up to 44t, 3/32nd
http://www.winstanleysbmx.com/product/8463/MCS_5Bolt_Chainring

48T but USA
Amazon.com: Rocket 10H BMX Chainring Black 48T 1/2 x 1/8: Sports & Outdoors

Except it does created those creaking noise when there's too much gap between the chain and the cassette.

I don't think I know what you mean?

probably chain moving laterally on the chainrings, havent rly noticed that. Sometimes some chains rattle on narrow rings though.

Cupcakes- have you tried e-bay for older BMX chain rings? I got my 44t from there for about £10, maybe a larger tooth one will pop up or change you gearing to a similar ratio?

Rattle? TrackIsNotEvenThatSlack.

Also, if it creaks its more likely a chainline issue.

Interesting concept there Scoble. A shorter wheelbase would futher emphasise the quick handling i tighter situations.

I'm trying to think of downsides and as long as you can avoid toe overlap you probably only have to be content with a slightly more sloppy feeling cockpit when sprinting out of corners.

If you are going from a 110mm stem to a 130 you could also consider choosing a narrower handlebar to compensate for the increased radius between steerer and hand position.

Going further on this, an American framebuilder have build himself an all-round bike;

I wanted something that handles long distance and fast-packing style camping load. It's what I designed for the Oregon Outback, The Transcontinental Race, as well as exploring the PNW's vast network of Forest Service and logging roads. A do-all road bike without limits.

The fork trail is around 40mm.

hmm, I got no clue about these low-trail-geos, but is that low trail to compensate for large contact patch of the 45mm(?) tyres? I wonder would that ride well with 25mm on the road. Got 59mm on 33mm tyres on my orlowski.

http://fstatic0.mtb-news.de/f/px/vt/pxvtwb6prn23/large_DSC_2436.jpg?0

http://fstatic1.mtb-news.de/f/7g/n6/7gn63ey05gf8/large_2012-05-0515_02_38.JPG?0

Any sense in not running hydros on a flat/riser bar setup??

Performance wise no, price wise no, maintenance maybe for some.

seems a bit silly if you've got the bars to use hydros then opt for mechanicals

Didn't want to change between bar types.

Flatbar+singlespeed is my starting setup

return of the winter. Meh. No proper rides in near future so changed to flats for commuting.

oh and have to mention. It is pretty obvious now that the dropout design does not allow gears. Mentioned this to Orlowski and he offered to rebuild the rear and + respray free of charge of course. Dropouts are machined in a few weeks.

whats wrong with the dropouts then?