advice

carl · Post by **carl** » 01 Jun 2012 13:11

Hi guys, im thinkin of changing to q rings. Has anyone used or are using these. Just would like some advice on them. Thanks

Philip Whiteman · Post by **Philip Whiteman** » 01 Jun 2012 15:11

Never used them but I did investigate and decided against on the basis that:

- having heard of instances of dangerous gear jumps on a compact gear arrangements (ok on a normal race gear set up).
- if you convert one bike, then it becomes necessary to convert the rest.
- the cost

jonnyri · Post by **jonnyri** » 01 Jun 2012 15:58

I was talking about these to someone very knowledgeable just last week as i was thinking about trying them. Apparently you can set them up (by rotating them in relation to the crank arms) for hills, flats etc. But they dont do everything well. If you can push a big gear on the flat for instance then that 54 outer will feel like a 57 and thats their real benefit i think.

mike mac · Post by **mike mac** » 01 Jun 2012 16:53

Q rings are currently offering 30 day money back guarantee. If not 100% satisfied you can send them back for a refund. Worth a try then I'd say

carl · Post by **carl** » 01 Jun 2012 16:57

Yes pretty much wat someone else said john, and reduces lactic acid build up. Makin uou push a bigger gear for longer.155quid tho and if no use. Plus need to train muscles differently, and theres a bedding in process. Would not try them till winter training. But do they eliminate the deadspot?

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 01 Jun 2012 17:40

Arnt they the same sort of thing as the Bio Pace chain rings from years ago?

Okay the Bio Pace were not adjustable, but in principle I think that they are same?

I also seem to recall that if your rode with a high cadence, then there wasn't much advantage, more info HERE

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 01 Jun 2012 17:48

This is very heavy reading, or you could just skip to the Conclusion - HERE

carl · Post by **carl** » 01 Jun 2012 18:54

Thanks everyone for advice

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 01 Jun 2012 19:00

AlanW wrote:Arnt they the same sort of thing as the Bio Pace chain rings from years ago?

As fitted to the Holdsworth Professional circa 1990.

Ditched them after a few weeks.

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 01 Jun 2012 19:06

Andy Terry wrote:
AlanW wrote:Arnt they the same sort of thing as the Bio Pace chain rings from years ago?
As fitted to the Holdsworth Professional circa 1990.

Ditched them after a few weeks.

Yes indeed, and my Holdsworth Professional is hanging up in my loft, its worth bugger all but I just cannot bear to chuck it out.

In fact I found the receipt for it the other day, £499 from Peddlers in Worcester. Reynolds 531c frame with a Shimano 105 groupset.

Andy Terry · Post by **Andy Terry** » 01 Jun 2012 19:50

AlanW wrote:In fact I found the receipt for it the other day, £499 from Peddlers in Worcester. Reynolds 531c frame with a Shimano 105 groupset.

You were robbed! Halesowen Cycles £380.

AlanW · Post by **AlanW** » 01 Jun 2012 20:57

Andy Terry wrote:
AlanW wrote:In fact I found the receipt for it the other day, £499 from Peddlers in Worcester. Reynolds 531c frame with a Shimano 105 groupset.
You were robbed! Halesowen Cycles £380.

Looks like I was.

However, I have just looked and it was actually £449, not £499. I wonder if its to late to ask for a price match?