[CR]Smallest chain-ring for 144BD?

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From: "Paul Williams" <8pbw@qsilver.queensu.ca>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Smallest chain-ring for 144BD?
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 22:28:43 -0500

Hi folks,

What is the smallest chain-ring which I can put on a 1983 NR 144BD crank before the chain is dragging on the spider? I want to down-gear the Bob Jackson a little for longer rides and the present set has 52T-43T rings. I have picked up a 49T and would like a smaller inside ring. Will it take a 40T? Is 43T or maybe 42T the smallest I can go?

Paul Williams Ottawa "man is it brisk out there tonight", Ontario, Canada