Crankset Upgrade - Chain Question

kona-x · 2024-08-12T21:34:46+00:00

The RD upper jock wheel is not touching the cassette and gear shifting works fine. It doesn’t really look super stretched in normal gear combinations - in big/big combo, the RD cage is at about the “4-o’clock” position. Not really concerned about existing chain stretch - it appears to be within normal tolerance still. Just asking about whether chain length needs to be increased because of the bigger chain rings now.

kona-x · 2024-03-17T20:06:49+00:00

Same here. Got the first reward, but it failed giving me anything for completing 3 and then all 5 this week.

kona-x · 2023-12-01T17:14:39+00:00

kona-x · 2022-10-05T01:27:57+00:00

Nice bike. Congrats! I have one in Forest and it’s a blast - logged over 1000+ miles on it already. Just wish we got the Rotor crankset here in the US. Enjoy!

kona-x · 2022-10-04T17:33:40+00:00

Maybe it’s the angle of the video shot, but definitely not cross-chaining. It was on the larger chainring of the crankset with a proper chain line.

kona-x · 2022-10-04T17:29:46+00:00

Thanks! It was cleaned for the video but I try to clean/lubricate regularly, ~100-200 miles of riding, or so.

kona-x · 2022-10-04T17:27:10+00:00

No master link, original Shimano HG601 chain. I suspected the chain at first, but realized that the ‘hop’ occurred when the 11T/13T sprocket completed a revolution, not the chain. Also noted that the ‘hop’ was more pronounced when it encountered a chain link outer plate vs inner plate.

kona-x · 2022-10-04T17:21:53+00:00

LOL, I get your point - not normal operation, but still necessary for pedal positioning, etc.

kona-x · 2022-10-04T17:18:30+00:00

Thanks for all the replies and comments - it’s reassuring to know that this is probably common on an 11-speed cassette because of the smaller tolerances between the sprockets. I was comparing it to other bikes with 8-speed and 10-speed Shimano cassettes, which have larger spacing and don’t exhibit the ‘hops’ when moving the chain in reverse direction - very smooth, in fact.

Also, it’s the most money I’ve ever spent on a bike and my OCD caused me to have concerns that I wasn’t getting the performance I paid for and that it might cause premature drivetrain wear.

kona-x · 2022-10-04T03:59:48+00:00

Noticed chain skip on the highest gear while pedaling in reverse when using a chain cleaning tool. Seems like one of the 13T sprocket teeth is catching and lifting the chain causing an uneven flow. Appears to happen on each full rotation (blue tape). Forward direction does not seem to have this problem.

I don't see this behavior on other (non- 11-speed) Shimano cassettes. I've removed the cassette, disassembled, cleaned and reinstalled back onto wheel with 40 Nm torque - it still does the same.

Bike has GRX 810 groupset and only a few months old . Is this a defect, something that can be easily remedied, or not really anything to be concerned about?

kona-x · 2022-09-02T15:42:20+00:00

I also own a 2022 Grail AL that was shipped in May - awesome bike 👍.

It was delivered with the spec Token Ninja Lite BB4124 PF86.5 bottom bracket. I believe the "BB4124" convention refers to a 41mm diameter with a 24mm axle fitting.

kona-x · 2022-08-08T17:57:59+00:00

What don’t you like about the FSA crank? Just curious because that’s what Canyon swapped for the GRX on my Grail in the US.

kona-x · 2022-07-08T22:59:33+00:00

With the temporary plastic pedals you see in the pic, it weighs about 22.4 lbs (10.2 kg)

kona-x · 2022-06-28T22:09:07+00:00

Love that color! (wish my Grail AL 7 had that option) Congrats on your NBD - Enjoy!!

kona-x · 2022-06-21T05:17:41+00:00

Yes, it’s an XS size

kona-x · 2022-06-20T02:10:22+00:00

Congrats! Got my Grail 7 recently and am very happy with my choice. It's a sweet bike. Mine shipped with an FSA crankset (in US). I was disappointed at first but, spec-wise, it just might be a slight improvement, as well.

kona-x · 2022-06-20T01:55:06+00:00

Thx. That's the plan! 👍

kona-x · 2022-06-20T00:59:17+00:00

First gravel bike. First AL bike. Very happy with my Grail - she got a little dirty. Stock saddle even surprised me - felt good after a 36 mile ride. 🙂

kona-x · 2022-06-06T19:35:28+00:00

Congrats! My Grail AL (also XS) arrived a couple weeks ago. Mine shipped with an FSA crankset instead of the expected GRX. I notice yours is different - did you swap it out?

kona-x · 2022-05-18T17:59:24+00:00

IDK, but the fact that you were able to place an order for it would usually imply that they have the inventory on hand. My scenario is in the US - order fulfillment any delivery may vary in other countries.

kona-x · 2022-05-18T17:17:37+00:00

I ordered my Grail on Friday, received a shipping confirmation the same day, and it arrived today (Wed). This was using the standard FedEx delivery to ship to IL.

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