chainring
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6.4
- noun
- /ˈʧeɪnˌrɪŋ/
- Specialized
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plato
- So if you want to set up something like a single speed for durability, you'd be better off with something like a 44t chainring with an 18t.
- tooth chainring
- chainrings and cassette
- front chainring
Examples
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You might want to consider a smaller chainring (gear in front).
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Alternatively, you can get a slightly bigger or smaller chainring than 38t and decide whether you want to lose the high gears or the low ones.
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I wanted to remove the front derailleur and chainrings for convenience, less maintenance, easy shifting (just the rear), and because I use only 8 or 9 combinations with what I have right now.
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The original triple chainset was worn out, and the front mech was junk, so I replaced it with a single chainring chainset and just removed the mech and shifter.
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The cyclist replaced the broken chainring to improve the bike's performance on steep hills.
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I adjusted the gears to ensure that the chainring aligned perfectly with the derailleur.
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The mechanic explained how the chainring affects gear changes and overall speed on the bike.
Synonyms
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7.6
A wheel with teeth that moves a chain to turn parts of a bike or machine
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Chainring comes from the simple parts chain and ring, so imagine a round 'ring' that the bike 'chain' goes around. That's why a chainring is the metal ring-shaped gear on a bicycle that the chain moves on to drive the wheel.