Need a new cog... Opinions?
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I've used Surly with great results. Since last year, I have been on a Wabi Cycles cogs (whoever makes them) and they've been great as well. They're much cheaper, so that's where I'll be getting all of my future cogs from. They've got a 18/16 dingle option as well.
https://www.wabicycles.com/fixedcogs.html
https://www.wabicycles.com/fixedcogs.html
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I have a Soma 22t, works fine, the chrome finish has chipped, but I have put it through abhorrent conditions... and I still use it.
Recently picked up a EAI 19T (running 48-19, which i love) very nice quality.
Recently picked up a EAI 19T (running 48-19, which i love) very nice quality.
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Recently I've only used PW cogs with PW and Campagnolo Pista Record hubs, Campagnolo Pista Record chainrings and D.I.D. Racing Pro chains. Most people I know swear by EAI cogs though. However, EAI (and Surly) cogs are not recommended with PW hubs. Not sure to what extend specifically "matching" your drivetrain really matters, but it could be something to consider. I'm sure someone on here can lecture on the subject.
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I really can't see why it would matter at all, since the cog threading is the same, right ? AFAIK, the only thing that is different is the lockring.
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Your cog is slipping.
It's because they're a little thicker than most other cogs, causing less lockring threads to be engaged (and people to panic unnecessarily).
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Your cog is slipping.
A lot of people freak out about it on the interwebz. The difference in thickness between a Phil cog and and EAI cog is literally less than 1 mm.
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In order to calculate skid patches for a given gear combo simplify the gear combo (48/16) to the smallest equivalent whole number ratio which would be 3/1 so a 48/16 gear ratio will have 1 skid patch and you will wear out your tire really quickly. Personally, I would run a 17 or 19 primarily to avoid this problem.
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Your cog is slipping.
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I know at this point, this might be off topic, but I've really liked my Milwaukee Bicycle Co. cog, and it's made in the USA.
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...th=612_620_625
Also, this might be my first post here in like 2 years.
https://www.benscycle.net/index.php?m...th=612_620_625
Also, this might be my first post here in like 2 years.
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I've got a Soma on right now, and it's fairly quiet too. But if you want silence, EAI.
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