Hey there! 👋
After a long break, I’ve finally gotten back into cycling! I picked up a Merida CX 100 cross bike and am having a blast riding it. The only downside is that I live in a flat area, so I mostly use just the last 3 or 4 gears of my cassette. I could push myself even more when I hit the road, but my front chainring limits me.
I’m considering upgrading from a 40T to a 46 or 48T chainring, but I'm having trouble finding something that’s compatible.
I thought maybe upgrade to a different style of cranks with a different chainring? I’d love to hear your thoughts and expertise on any suitable options.
Here’s what I currently have:
– Shifters: SRAM Apex 1, 11-speed
– Derailleurs: SRAM Apex 1, 11-speed
– Chainset: FSA Vero Pro; 40 teeth
– Cassette: Sunrace CSMS8; 11-42 teeth; 11-speed
– Bottom Bracket: FSA TH-7420ST, Cartridge Bearing
– Chain: KMC X11-1
Any advice would be greatly appreciated! I really appreciate any help you can provide. 😊
by Thin_Mushroom_6773
2 Comments
You can probably just buy a bigger chainring.
I have a 44 on my gravel bike.
Keep in mind some frames don’t have clearance for massive 1x chainrings.
Seems like getting a bigger ring for the Vero Pro 120 BCD cranks is quite a PITA. Probably just go straight for the cranke replacement option and get something more futureproof. (or try asking in r/bikewrench — more bike magicians there compared to this sub)