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Chainrings - 44 to 42
#1
If you replace a 44t with a 42t chainring (or the other way around) does the chain need to be altered?

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#2
I think it'll be ok, just double check the <a href="http://bikeride.com/calculate-chain-length/">chain length</a> after you <a href="http://bikeride.com/replace-chainrings/">change the chainring</a>.

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#3
Thanks Alex ... will certainly double check it.

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