Mountain Bike Triple Chainset
A triple chainset is essentially a double with a smaller chainring bolted on.
Mountain bike triple chainset. If you spend hours in the saddle tackling steep climbs then a triple chainset is ideal in terms of versatility. Shimano xt fc t8000 3x10 chainset 175mm 48 36 26t. Sram truvativ fc e350 9 3 9 speed mountain bike mtb triple crankset chainset. Shimano altus 8 speed fcm311 crank square taper mountain bike chainset 48t.
Triple chainsets require special front derailleurs and shifters along with a matching long cage rear derailleur to accommodate the long chain needed to cover the full range of sprocket options. Longer cranks offer more leverage and are good for riders with longer legs. Shorter cranks offer better pedal clearance and work best for riders with short legs. Single chainset 34 teeth 170 mm dub mountain bike sram nx.
Different manufacturers use different fitment methods to mount the chainset to the bottom bracket. Mtb chainsets come in a variety of options from single to triple and several different crank lengths. Back in the day putting a triple crankset on your road bike was akin to saying i can t climb as a bit of a clarification a triple crankset means three chainrings up front just as is found on most mountain bikes. Depending on the number of sprockets on the bike s cassette this means the bike will have 21 24 27 30 gears.
The traditional crank length on a mountain bike is 175mm but 165 170 and 180mm cranks are also sometimes available. Click collect brand. What is a triple chainset. Triple chainset 8 speed 48 38 28 170mm square axle grey 1 compare.
The big outer ring typically has 50 teeth the middle ring usually has 39 teeth and the small inner ring most commonly has 30 teeth known as a 50 39 30 combination. Shimano hollowtech ii 2 chainset crankset crank arms retro choice triple double. A road triple chainset the crank arms and chainrings combined consists of three chainrings. Bike triple bottom bracket 7 8 and 9 speeds.
To change your chainset from double to triple or vice versa bear in mind that you will probably also need to change your shifters front mech rear mech and bottom bracket. Triple chainsets this is a chainset with three chainrings. Understanding the best mountain bike cranks. 5 out of 5 stars 1 total ratings 1 22 67 new.