I changed over to a 28t Wolftooth non-boost (49mm offset) chainring and my drivetrain functions so much better! This is with an 11 speed 11-46 so I was previously spending a ton of time in the lowest cog. The combination of better chainline and ability to be one cog down in the cassette is enough of a game changer that I've banished any thought of moving to 12 speed on this bike.
Andrew, thanks for all of your articles on this stuff because honestly I never would have thought about it otherwise.
Jan. 10, 2022, 9:10 a.m. - Simon Apostol
I changed over to a 28t Wolftooth non-boost (49mm offset) chainring and my drivetrain functions so much better! This is with an 11 speed 11-46 so I was previously spending a ton of time in the lowest cog. The combination of better chainline and ability to be one cog down in the cassette is enough of a game changer that I've banished any thought of moving to 12 speed on this bike. Andrew, thanks for all of your articles on this stuff because honestly I never would have thought about it otherwise.