Comments on: Origin 8 2X9 Crank Set: First Impressions

By: Steve-O

Steve-O — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:23:17 +0000

40-27!!!! That is the ratio. And yes you will experience some ugly chainrub when in the small ring and the smallest cog for sure, in some cases the second smallest as well. However those gear ratios are easily mimicked by others when in the big ring. The chainline does permit the use of the entire cassette when in the big ring when doing a 2×9 that is why racers dig it, less shifting.

By: Guitar Ted

Guitar Ted — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:19:03 +0000

Willie: Yes, but with the caveat that in the highest two gears of the cassette, (smallest two cogs), the chain rubbed on the inside of the big chain ring.

By: Willie

Willie — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:03:22 +0000

GT-Great report as always?
You said that when you were in the big front ring that you could use the entire rear.
Was the same true when you were in the small front ring? Thanks again.