I usually use, and did on my last 1x11, use the tried and tested big to big plus 2 links. Today I ventured into using an online calculator which required chain stay length, chainring and largest sprocket tooth count, resulting in a 112 link chain.
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I'm using a used but decent xt 46t cassette and a 34t narrow wide ring. I was going to use a used chain (came with the cassette), but previous owner split the chain via a pin rather than the quick link in the chain (whyyyyyyyy?). It is marginally shorter than the 112 links at 110 anyway.
I have a new 11sp SRAM chain thankfully, which is 114 links. Will the 2 extra links make much difference or is it best to go with 112?
On the used chain front I could try to rejoin it and even add a couple of links, but is this wise?
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I'm using a used but decent xt 46t cassette and a 34t narrow wide ring. I was going to use a used chain (came with the cassette), but previous owner split the chain via a pin rather than the quick link in the chain (whyyyyyyyy?). It is marginally shorter than the 112 links at 110 anyway.
I have a new 11sp SRAM chain thankfully, which is 114 links. Will the 2 extra links make much difference or is it best to go with 112?
On the used chain front I could try to rejoin it and even add a couple of links, but is this wise?