I: [CR]Smallest chain-ring for 144BD?

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From: "The Maaslands" <TheMaaslands@comcast.net>
Subject: I: [CR]Smallest chain-ring for 144BD?
To: Classic Rendezvous <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Fri, 15 Nov 2002 22:35:17 -0500

Paul asked:
> 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?

You can fit an Ofmega or similar 41T ring on if you can find one.

Steven Maasland Moorestown, NJ

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