53/36 Crankset Modification - Shimano Dura Ace Crankset Hot-Up Guide
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- čas přidán 23. 07. 2024
- Join me for some cycling tech and maintenance as I try to modify my Dura Ace 9000 crankset to a smaller inner chain ring to see if I can get a better climbing setup.....boom 53 / 36 crankset is born!
The 36 tooth chainring I sourced from a Shimano 108 5800 set of chainrings from my Bianchi, and it seems to have been a success.
I took the bike for a good test on the Gardiner's creek trail which meant lots of shifting on the front mech and it seems to work perfectly. The path is mainly flat but I can tell I have 3-4 gears now that are pretty much perfect for climbing so I am all set for some epic rides in the hills. Bring on summer adventures!
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I've been running the 53/36 "secret" ratio for 3 or 4 years now. Although not "recommended" by Shimano, it has worked flawlessly for thousands of miles. Chain length won't matter because you size your chain off of the big/big gear ratio, so changing the small ring won't matter. Although checking chain length would be great to do when you are re-installing everything...especially if you weren't the one that installed the current chain.
man, you are sporting some seriously classy shirt-under-bibs setup, that's far more advanced than mixing chainrings.
Thanks, you watch this will be the biggest thing in the pro-peloton in 2020. It will catch on... Maybe
5:10 Love it... still says 53/39. Awesome!! 😂😂
Love your work and humour
Bloody Ripper Mate :)
Thanks for the kind words Mike 👍🍻
The aussie slang is so refreshing. As a fellow second generation immigrant aussie, the accent is so truely 'modern Aussie' . Love your work mate! Great presenting style and overall video editing and filming.
Thanks mate for such kind words. Share with your friends too, with my video social distancing is not required
@@melbournecyclingsegments7510 will do mate for sure. Will tell them to stop watching durianrider and make the shift over.
I run a 53 36 dura ace and it's the perfect combo for me
Do U reckon there is a difference between 53 and 52t?
Love the dry humour.
I use 34/52 30/11. I live in hilly area and 52/34 shifts fine. Never dropped a chain
My 7900A dura ace has a 53/42. The 42 is a big 5 bolt affair. I’d like to switch to 53/39. Any advice out there?
I stand 170cm tall and currently riding my selfbuild roadbike using a De Rosa Planet frame
last year....I would like to ask regarding cranklength to chainring matching...I do have inseam of 77cm, currently using a dura ace FC9000 crankset 170mm length 53/39T chainring . Is it advisable to use a 50/39T combination to improve my cadence
Hard to say really, all depends. But yes a compact 50/34 would be more conducive to higher cadence.
Great video... Question, can you run a 54/36 front chain ring? Or would shifting be impacted?
Thats a pretty big jump there. I know it's only 1 more tooth than what I'm running but it might be asking for trouble. What sort of riding are you doing that you need such extreme range of gearing on your chain rings?
@@melbournecyclingsegments7510 Was just curious, mostly for riding in semi-hill areas and to increase speed. Just a thought, would probably go with 54/39 chain rings.
Can i get idea from u. Now im running 52/36 bdc100
I was thinking to swap to 53/39. Its that i need to change the chain or add on 1-2 chain link.
Might be just easier to get a new chain, perhaps when the chain is due for replacement anyway? If you're putting in a new crankset, a new chain is a comparatively small expense.
In my opinion, I'd stick to 52/36 anyway. 53 is not necessary for most of us recreational cyclists
@@melbournecyclingsegments7510 tq for your advice. Okay i will stick to 52/36 for all rounder usage
@@melbournecyclingsegments7510 the chain already clock almost 1,500km . Still look fresh cause i clean & lube every 200km
How did this setting work? How long have you riding on 53/36T and if the chain don't fell on the bottom bracket? Greethings !
I've been running this for a year and no probs. I do take a bit more care when shifting on the chain rings but good practice anyway not to shift under full power anyway.
@@melbournecyclingsegments7510 that cool, thanks for quick response :) btw. you change the chain or stay on this same?
Did you need to alter the chain length, considering the slightly less distance round the 36t c/ring.
Mmmm, good question. I decided that I wouldn't and at the moment little-little runs ok with minimal chain slap. Tomorrow I'm hitting the hills to put the setup through a full test and I'll report back.
Great stuff JP
Hai there..currently i have an dura ace 7900 with 50/34,Can I can 50 to 52t chainring pair with 34t chainring..would it works？
#change
@@williewong5806 First thing you need to figure out is whether or not you can find a chainring that will bolt onto your crankset. For that you need to know the BCD (bolt circle diameter), and then find a 52T chainring with the BCD compatible with your crankset. Looks like for DA 7900 the BCD is 130mm with 5 bolt arms, but I'm not sure it might be 110mm for the compacts. You'll need to do some research there and find if you can even get a compatible 52T chainring. The next thing is Shimano recommends only a certain difference in the number of teeth of the two chainrings. If you go with 34 52 you will be exceeding this recommendation by maybe 2 teeth. What this means is you would be putting more strain on your front derailleur and probably shifting won't be as good. Now with 34 52 I think you will be ok, just shift a bit more carefully and avoid cross-chaining too much. So in summary, if you can find a 52t with compatible BCD I think it will work OK. 7900 is getting pretty old though, perhaps worth looking out for a second hand 36/52 complete crankset and just swapping over
hello I have a transmission 11-28 and 50-34 Shimano I want to change for 11-28 and 53-39 I must change the chain or I can continue with the same thanks
You will need a longer chain or avoid certain gear combos. Eg 53-28 big big
Also small small chain might be sloppy and bounce around a lot.
Can anyone let me know if it is ok to pair 50T with 42T chainrings.
Could be. Just remember if you deviate from shimano recommendations the chain rings don't line up properly between chainrings and you can drop a chain. If you half shit down from big ring and turn cranks by hand you will see if the chain links line up with the teeth properly. With my 53/36 they don't line up so I shift carefully
Thanks, so that's how easy it is to change over.
Will the mechanical front transmission work as well?
I ran it mechanical on the trainer for a while. It's ok, but not great shifting
@@melbournecyclingsegments7510 Thank you for your kind answer.
Supposedly this works with WickWerks rings. Expensive, but seems bolt-on.
I just changed my 11-28 cassette for an 11-32 Ultegra cassette on my Dura Ace 9000 (Mechanical). All I had to do was wind in the B screw about 3 turns, works a treat even on big to big there is some play, not that I will be doing that on the road. Cheers.
Thanks for that, I'll definitely be going down that path next time I replace the cassette
Me too
Now all I need to do is shave my legs :)
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Yeah 11-32 you can climb Everest :)
I'm assuming you had to replace the chain to?
I’m running a 50/34 and I’m getting dropped I want to run a 53/39 to give me more gears because I’m spinning out and can’t keep up with the group
I have recently changed from a 50/34 to 52/36 and find it fantastic as if anything I may of been overspinning previously..
melbman43 thanks I’m bought a 52/36 I’m have it put on soon
The BCD is 130 or 110?
mine is 110..i think that is what all the current shimano cranksets are
Hi new subscribers here! Is it possible to run a 50-34 chainring? And how can I do this set up?... I am using Ultegra 6800
11-25 at the back.
@@erwinjohnlandicho6552 hi Erwin and big thanks for subscribing. You should be able to just swap the rings over. I am pretty sure your 6800 ultegra has a 110 BCD so just buy 50 34 set of chain rings which have the same BCD and swap them over. Otherwise just lookout for a complete 50 34 crankset on the second hand market and swap the whole thing over
@@erwinjohnlandicho6552 try 11-28 cassette next time when you need to replace as well
@@melbournecyclingsegments7510 thanks for the reply mate, appreciated... However, my question was wrong hahahahahaha....my question actually is if it's possible to have a 53/34 set-up.... Thanks mate. 😀
@@erwinjohnlandicho6552 I think the size difference will be too much. With a 53 Shimano recommends the smallest ring of 38. 34 will be pushing it too far I think. Swap your cassette for and 11-28 that will give you a big improvement from 11-25
how about 50/36 ?
That'll work, sure. But why not just go with 50 /34?
@@melbournecyclingsegments7510 have a 11/32 cassette and 34 is way to low.I dont want to change the cassette($$)
How bout 53/34?
that is probably going too far