Chain length for downhill setup?

Mark Gosselin · 09-24-2009, 07:55 AM

Is the technique for determining chain length on this website applicable to a downhill setup? Meaning I only have a single front chain ring (no front derailleur) and thus actually ride in the 'large/large' combination.

Alex Ramon · 11-22-2009, 03:05 PM

This technique should work the same:

http://bikeride.com/calculate-chain-length/

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