Race Face Narrow Wide installation and test

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9 жыл бұрын

I bought the 104 mm Race Face Narrow Wide to keep my chain from popping off amzn.to/1AhfZ1F
I'm happy to say that it works great, almost magically. I didn't think a chainring could make that big of a difference, but it solved all my problems.
104mm 32t, black: amzn.to/1AhfZ1F
Also available in purple: amzn.to/1EiOZw5

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@arthurcosemans656 7 жыл бұрын

WOW he sounds so excited...

@sopasdagreat9979 6 жыл бұрын

Arthur Cosemans ye lmao

@matejmanceta1794 5 жыл бұрын

Lol

@theworldsokayestmichigande851 4 жыл бұрын

He's gotten much better now

@lachlanmartin4046 3 жыл бұрын

Bro I know right

@louiescott5055 5 жыл бұрын

Who’s here from 2019 he’s changed so much and is so much more confident 🤙🤙

@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ 5 жыл бұрын

He wasn't a sellout yet, but already a cocky bastard

@joshwheeler2107 4 жыл бұрын

RIGHT!! OMG

@emanuelrodriguez8901 4 жыл бұрын

Ye im from 2020

@pineapplekiwi7804 4 жыл бұрын

2020 bitch

@joeyblack591 4 жыл бұрын

2020

@brooksridesbikes 4 жыл бұрын

Back when Seth didn’t have $5000 bikes

@rayyansyed2638 2 жыл бұрын

The bike in this video costs $3700

@FappinSteve 2 жыл бұрын

@@rayyansyed2638 right, I think people forget seth was working with computers and stuff. Pays well 🙃

@albertdallas 2 жыл бұрын

@@FappinSteve is there a video where he talks about what he has done for work over the years?

@FappinSteve 2 жыл бұрын

@@albertdallas He has a video talkin about him installing car stereos (electronics) and then he's mentioned in several videos that he used to be a web developer (i think thats what it was) before quitting for youtube.

@willmenday9062 8 жыл бұрын

Seth! Where is your helmet!

@ishihara95 6 жыл бұрын

Will Menday no where

@bonzolo2358 6 жыл бұрын

Will Menday do as he says not what he does

@julksonbyqu7056 6 жыл бұрын

In his house

@julianphilp 6 жыл бұрын

Will Menday in his pants

@singletracksender6532 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah seth were is you helmet

@mbsk6356 7 жыл бұрын

You sound so confused

@ruanvorster2596 5 жыл бұрын

Watching in 2019 amazed at how far you've come

@skullbanditgamez5627 4 жыл бұрын

very long in 2020, i wish i have his house now

@foosballer 4 жыл бұрын

4 and a half years ago and still relevant. Crazy watch one of your old videos. Your still killing it! Keep doing what your doing Seth, and thank you.

@jt3366 5 ай бұрын

9 years and still relevant! Getting ready to put one of these on my 2015 hardtail 29er.

@ryanho7033 7 жыл бұрын

man do I miss seeing this bike

@MrStruggle0 4 жыл бұрын

The golden days of KZfaq, straight to the point

@z33tanner 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see this solved your chain drop issue. Having the same problem after converting my 3x9 to a 1x. I need one of these! Edit: Solved my issue now im addicted to Seths channel and MTB!

@EricJemAndes 8 жыл бұрын

I put one of these on my Santa Cruz Jackal when I was back in chile S.A. I really liked it! I'm glad that you said it worked well on your bike too. I've been thinking about going 1x again, and this was my inclination. I just still wasn't sure. Thanks!

@damiansmith391 7 жыл бұрын

U sound different on this video (old video) compare to the new ones.

@232nikesb 7 жыл бұрын

damian smith he didn't script

@dharshancarlos6319 6 жыл бұрын

late puberty 😝😰😏

@RDMProductions 6 жыл бұрын

coz the video is rlly old

@Hunter_Bidens_Crackpipe_ 5 жыл бұрын

He wasn't a sociopath back then.

@Toastybear1 6 жыл бұрын

Wow- this channel has come so far, and I never noticed!! Scripting the whole thing is a really good idea.

@felipedebedout9314 8 жыл бұрын

Race Face Narrow Wide has been my favorite so far. I'm on my second one on a 10X1 set up, definitely a good upgrade for the money.

@Subala_Villa 3 жыл бұрын

what derailleur and shifter combo did you use for your 1x10?

@michaelcawley7400 5 жыл бұрын

Watching in 2019 it is amazing to see where you were and are now

@MarshallsLife 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe it’s been 6 years since I first subbed to ur channel, love the content, good luck with ur future😊😊

@delisasadventures6609 5 жыл бұрын

It’s crazy to watch your older stuff and see the difference in production over the years as well as it seems like you built some major public speaking confidence up

@JimmyBeanz13 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same crank but on a 2X...glad to see you have the small cog mounts in back like mine cuz was trying see if it works 1x. I moved to a area with extreme rocks and drops and threw a chain into a over the bars thank baby Jesus I was wearing full pads type of ragdoll. Needless to say I am thinking of going 1x with a guide and narrow wide now.

@JoseMTBs 5 жыл бұрын

It's amusing seeing how Seth's style has changed. Looks like here, and other early videos, he was going for the indifferent vibe. Its amusing, but I definitely like the way Seth does things now. Thanks!

@shawnflock7297 7 жыл бұрын

I really like your deadpan comedy in these old days haha. "My dick move." From the other video. "Go watch the other channel if you wanna use right tools." lol

@tiderider1 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing how your voice recording improved. No more umms and the great narrative flow. Props from a German fan!

@sweeflyboy 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Rob remember me from high school? My name is Erika Mandt. I remember you clearly, good times!

@tiderider1 3 жыл бұрын

@@sweeflyboy you have to be mistaking. ^^ this isn't my real name

@singletona082 3 жыл бұрын

Love the confirmation that if I outgrow the chainring or my use case changes from grassy rutted field to smooth terrain I can just swap the chainring without having to get the crank puller tool out.

@RobBastien 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting, Seth. My chain keeps falling off too, after my 1x10 "home made gravel bike" conversion. I'll try the narrow wide.

@apfugamer4837 6 жыл бұрын

Watching in 2018

@reece7259 6 жыл бұрын

Same

@kbbenkwith539 6 жыл бұрын

Eye

@lucatammaro3697 6 жыл бұрын

Same

@santek2z571 6 жыл бұрын

ApFugamer 48 me too

@gebusdatrapgod 6 жыл бұрын

his videos have gotten so much better in quality

@Digbite 7 жыл бұрын

hey Seth. also adjusting where your chainguide sits will help with chain drop. like you say when you land backwards it comes off. most probably because of the back peddle and the chain guide sitting too far either side of the front sproket. i have the same guide on my bike and this helped 👍

@ReadySetGame87 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, going back this far it is wild to see the change in videos from then and now.

@hackebeil20 8 жыл бұрын

NO HELMET. I'm gonna have to scold you there. Other than that the chainring seems fine ;-)

@evanthomas1555 8 жыл бұрын

He isn't someone you should necessarily follow every move. I'm sure less than 15% of his subscribers ride on the edges of dumpsters, do 360s on Walmart bikes, or any crazy shit he does. Still though, i love Seth's bike hacks!

@thingsdemystified 7 жыл бұрын

15%? Maybe 1%. I would not pound on chainring bolts with an impact driver.

@vinanderson2535 8 жыл бұрын

Yep. I ditched my standard ring and chain device and went N/W - lost weight, looked cleaner and haven't dropped the chain in months with a new chain.

@proelite6364 6 жыл бұрын

Love how much he's improved since this video

@ronakasolramos6164 8 жыл бұрын

Just made a 1x8 and put the narrow wide chainring on and it is pretty damn awesome. No issues so far and hasn't given me any feeling of the chain falling off.

@kay19833 6 жыл бұрын

Now, I'm still trying to figure out how you got your 8speed system to work with a single narrow wide chainring that is designed for 9,10 and 11 speed system. That my friend is impossible. If I'm wrong, please break it down in details, all the sizes and things you used to make this work.

@a.a.r.5046 6 жыл бұрын

kay poly size 32 nw with a 9speed chain and an 8 spd cassette worked just fine for me as well. no dropped chains or anything.

@a.a.r.5046 6 жыл бұрын

Absolute unit Yeah either way the difference is so small it’s hard to notice! I wish they made 1 x 8 specific drives for lower end bikes. At least here in flat Texas they work great!

@thelonegamer4478 4 жыл бұрын

Wow his enthusiasm and editing has improved. 😮

@clockhart2255 6 жыл бұрын

I’m am so glad you have got so much better at voice over

@thebackforty939 6 жыл бұрын

its fun to see the progression of your videos t what it is now!

@BryceDT 7 жыл бұрын

I remember when this video first came out.. long time supporter

6 жыл бұрын

first video there I saw like a year ago! now realize you are a "professional" youtuber jjajaja im starting with the playlist!! greetings from chile :)

@alexisrodriguez6526 2 жыл бұрын

Man, I JUST found this video, and I gotta say. Love that early passive-aggressive Seth xD

@j.k2869 5 жыл бұрын

Watching in 2019

@jonathanl7060 5 жыл бұрын

Watching in 2020

@bikingwith9634 5 жыл бұрын

@alexdeboer334 5 жыл бұрын

same!

@maksmarkieta5975 4 жыл бұрын

yup

@tfmaus 4 жыл бұрын

watching in 2012

@moesroor9335 7 жыл бұрын

I miss this bike and your old videos.

@Jonathan-li2iz 3 жыл бұрын

Seth you have come a long way

@---GOD--- 6 жыл бұрын

Love these old Seth videos

@alexandergschwind6458 4 жыл бұрын

Wow so different from new vids you’ve progressed so much 👍

@berrafishman268 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Seth! I'm going from a 3x10 to a 1x11 and this is one of the chain rings I'm really considering. How did it hold up for the rest of the time you had it on your bike? Would you suggest anything else? I know this is quite and old video now but hopefully I hear from you! Regards in advanced!

@betocabrer3239 5 жыл бұрын

Hola amigo,felicitaciones por el vídeo y la instalación,es un excelente plato y de muy buena calidad !Yo estoy usando uno de 38 dientes Raceface y a veces uno de 36 marca Snail ,también con muy buen resultado,saludos desde Argentina!

@TheSauceSultan 8 жыл бұрын

just got a narrow wide. hoping it will stay on well. NH trails are brutal

@ericblogg8636 7 жыл бұрын

I ride some pretty gnarly downhill stuff out here in California and I have yet to have the cabin fall off with a borrow-wide. They're awesome

@sgtthor7830 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos have got a lot better my friend

@nlq7844 6 жыл бұрын

Seth has really changed and I am glad

@dnbcricket 8 жыл бұрын

I still drop chains even with the raceface n/w. I home made a chain guide from a couple pieces of car heater hose to keep some more tension on it. Maybe some day I will order an actual guide someday.

@caloytiousman7730 4 жыл бұрын

It's 2020!! Wow. What a difference. Great job

@zacharysafford4435 7 жыл бұрын

it's funny to see how much less awkward he's become in his newer videos

@AtlasReburdened 6 жыл бұрын

Youve gotten a lot better at this.

@monicadelgado6639 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you feel better!

@joelemaster8401 7 жыл бұрын

Seth, was the old chain ring you replaced also a 32t? and why a 32t over 34t or other? just personal preference? i'm thinking about upgrading mine from 28t. you make great videos! thanks for the helpful hacks!

@kristiangrant5397 8 жыл бұрын

Waawesome video! And awesome riding! Just ordered my 34 tooth.. Thank u

@ifitsgotwheels 7 жыл бұрын

I need one of these rings for my old Merlin titanium mountain bike that has 5 bolt holes. Not only that but I am looking for something as large as a 50 ring! Am I asking for the impossible!? Are there any narrow/wide as big as this? I am currently using an outer 44 as a single middle ring ( I do have adequate clearance for a bigger ring.)

@Frankinater216 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Seth, what chain device are you running in this video?

@henrikvtcodes 5 жыл бұрын

c guide

@davidnastor4081 6 жыл бұрын

I'm looking forward to buy one.I only have one question:can i use in combination with a 12 speed cassette?

@wesleygadbois6747 6 жыл бұрын

Wolf tooth is what I run on my bike. It seems to work good. 600 miles and the chain haven’t fallen off once

@kathyheigle9803 5 жыл бұрын

You have come so far! Congrats

@frodo5882 6 жыл бұрын

I heard that the KMC chains have worse mud clearing properties compared to the Sram and Shimano chains. Did you have the same issue? I was told this is very important for the Narrow-Wide-chainrings (otherwise the chain could drop more often).

@terryinri 5 жыл бұрын

There 2 spacers on the drive side of my BB, can I remove 1 to improve the chain line when converting from 2x to a 1x setup ?

@goprolou9208 7 жыл бұрын

love your street videos 👍 i really enjoy them 😀

@whiteboy72 8 жыл бұрын

Would you still recommend using the chain guide (guide eco; which is finally available again on amazon) with the narrow wide ? I'm planning on going with the single gear crank from race face, and would like your input if it's necessary.

@doomslayer5191 5 жыл бұрын

Hello. What kind of bottom bracket would I need to install these single chainring. I have a sealed cartridge.

@Theanimalsquad1 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Seth what chain tensioner do you use

@bananasstuff3344 4 жыл бұрын

Bionicon c guide eco

@murdo124 8 жыл бұрын

who else saw that black guy get abducted??

@opfnorfolk588 8 жыл бұрын

Ha!

@victorloyola4852 8 жыл бұрын

I did

@pojepoje4054 8 жыл бұрын

he just faded. . .maybe he'll fade to black?

@ianciborowski2983 8 жыл бұрын

+Jop Erds ahahh

@dylanjacobs913 7 жыл бұрын

Wth, I saw it too

@tomwebber9936 4 жыл бұрын

I know this video is old but I use one of these for my ebike its brilliant bit of kit, I have not dropped a chain since using it. It seems tough and hard wearing, Also you can get it in pretty much any type bcd and wide range of teeth.

@ansismaleckis1973 8 жыл бұрын

That chain so clean. Do you even ride?

@SethsBikeHacks 8 жыл бұрын

new chain

@andrewdrinkwater1986 8 жыл бұрын

+Seth's Bike Hacks what speed chain are you using?

@thrjygdcmnbfdzfsa 8 жыл бұрын

+TechNurd 2015 I think it's 10 speed, like a kmc x10

@impostor9336 7 жыл бұрын

James Black no it's na 7 speed bike

@thrjygdcmnbfdzfsa 7 жыл бұрын

PyroCrew Drenthe it might have been when he made this video, but since then he upgraded to a 1x10 drivetrain and uses a KMC x10 chain.

@Ralfh18 7 жыл бұрын

Hey Seth, I have a question for you right now I have 3 chain ring in front. My question is can I remove the 2 chainring and only use the remaining 1? sorry for the english. Thanks!

@scirockalot8v 9 жыл бұрын

ride bmx back in the day? nice video.

@SethsBikeHacks 9 жыл бұрын

scirockalot8v Sure did, thanks!

@eRRupt10n 7 жыл бұрын

i guess this is like the only time I saw clipless pedals on one of seths mtbs

@OnerBash 8 жыл бұрын

Best review. Thank you. Ordering one tonight.

@polishguywithhardtospellna8227 7 жыл бұрын

I wanted to go 1x, but I don't have electric Makita impact driver. FUCK! ;-p

@kamusiapa4313 7 жыл бұрын

wow..still use altus RD M310??? then the narrow-wide makes it better.. but how if you take off the chainguide??

@thethreesixty155 6 жыл бұрын

You should make a video on your reactions to watching your old videos 😂

@mauriciovalenzuela8902 7 жыл бұрын

Seth please tell me how you solve The chain falling when you pedal backwards! its so anoying 🤔🤔🤔

@jambonsambo 7 жыл бұрын

So with that narrow wide ring you can get away without buying one of those front deraileur type chain guides ?

@ram1959 6 жыл бұрын

So many uhhs and ummms love your vids especially the new ones you've come a long way!!!! :-)

@mohammedraeez5286 6 жыл бұрын

Can you make a video on changing the front three speed ring to single speed ring

@MotoJMoore 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Seth, I am watching every vid oldest to newest. Also liking every video

@bryanyasay9122 6 жыл бұрын

Question sir where i put the chain at back if i change may crank 1x8 and one more what is much better 1x10 or 1x8

@t_williamson 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, Seth I am a complete Noob to mountain biking and was wondering if it is possible to convert my 3 by to a 1 by using this chainring?

@ronaldtartaglia4459 6 жыл бұрын

Old school bike hacks. How far he has come.....😉

@kavanaghdarragh12 7 жыл бұрын

Where can I get that chain device ?

@shyrusangoluan5509 8 жыл бұрын

hi there seth.. i am just curious. can you tell me what type of bottom braket are you using? i am planning to make my bike to a 1x10 or 1x9 setup.. what is your opinion on using square tapered bb... thanks

@mhicks5008 8 жыл бұрын

hey Seth, hopping around those canals - have you ever fallen in? Are there sharks in those things or just manatees? really enjoy your videos btw.

@SethsBikeHacks 8 жыл бұрын

+M Hicks Haha, I've never fallen in, but I know someone who did. He had to dive down 10 feet to get his bike at night. Luckily his light was still flashing so he was able to find it at the bottom. Bearings all ruined. There are manatees, bull sharks, and lots of garbage in there. If you go further inland there are lots of gators. I don't think they would swarm you if you just fell in and climbed out, but I wouldn't recommend taking a casual swim in those waterways. Boats, sharp rocks, bacteria, and strong currents are more of a hazard than wildlife.

@peterrafeiner9461 5 жыл бұрын

I kajak the canals. Met Manatees, small Alligators and assorted wild life. I'd not recommend a swim as not all of the pretty boats here have a functioning holding tank . . . :-)

@skullbanditgamez5627 4 жыл бұрын

@@SethsBikeHacks hi seth,i watch like all your videos so i had to go deep down, you made a long way and happy to see your journey.

@14DAVEYO 7 жыл бұрын

have the same bike and would like this set up! currently on stock set up shimano 3x10. what else do I need for a single narrow wide?

@zachtaylor598 8 жыл бұрын

Is this a 1x9 Setup? What are you running in the front 32T? Back? Thanks!

@andreaskaikkis 7 жыл бұрын

Could you also review an Absolute Black Oval chainring? or any other oval will be fine.

@sarahigomarjimenez2489 8 жыл бұрын

your chain is 8 speeds?

@s2pointoh 9 жыл бұрын

Are you running a rear derailleur with a clutch as well? Thx!

@Ferreal92 5 жыл бұрын

There is one small knot on the inside of the chainring between two mounting holes. What significance does this have in regards to installation? I have seen every video and "how to" blog but no one addresses this.

@rfrazier113 4 жыл бұрын

Why does the chainring go on the inside of the crank vs. the outside where the milled part is? Is it chain alignment, preference? I have seen videos where people put it on the outside of the crank, but not as many as inside. Please, please give some insight.

@RochesterGT 8 жыл бұрын

Have you tried any oval rings yet? And what kind of rear cassette would you recommend if you have some hills you need to billy goat up? I've been looking at 42t's

@THE_WEEKEND_WARRIOR2013 7 жыл бұрын

I run a 34T chainring with a 11-36T cassette and a 40T expander cog and I have no problem climbing like a goat!

@anthnylder8136 3 жыл бұрын

i like the calmer sounding videos

@ChristopherOSU 6 жыл бұрын

After so many years, *why* are people still having problems with the chain coming off? Well, glad that "Narrow Wide" seems to fix that because there are few things I hate more than my chain coming off in the middle of riding.

@liamstamper8598 7 жыл бұрын

@seth's bike hacks do you need a new chain to have a 1 by

@abrame2062 6 жыл бұрын

Liam Stamper no not usually

@connorwilsonbikes111 6 жыл бұрын

Yes you do say if ur switching form 2x8 to 1x10 you will need a specific chain for 1x10

@francescfinestra4496 8 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Nice video, I've got the same cranks and ring and now I have a chain line problem, how do you remove this cranks? on the user guide says: There is no "tool" other than that the "puller-cap" already installed on your drive arm that will do all the work for you. *There is no need for the 10mm cap to be removed for the installation/removal process at any point. I don't really understand how to do it.. Any help will be appreciated! Also if you have any advise on chain line adjustment would be nice! Cheers man! And thanks for the video!

@jakegeil519 8 жыл бұрын

I also have the same crank set and so on. When I installed it, I found that I actually had to remove it to add another spacer along my BB, and in the process I learned that to remove the crank arms properly and without damaging them, I had to buy a crank puller. You need to be sure though that you get a crank puller with the large head on it-- shimano cranks require a small one, but the spindle on the Raceface cranks require a much larger head. Park tool makes one, I can't remember the exact model, and some other companies make them as well. Mine has interchangeable heads for different crank styles. Hope this helped!

@francescfinestra4496 8 жыл бұрын

+Jake Geil thanks for the quick reply! I got a crank pulley online that will be delivered tomorrow, I think that is small but will make some head so I can remove it, I actually had the same problem, the chainline is not aligned. I appreciate your help ;)