I don't see what i need. Do you make it?

At this time, we are fairly swamped, so i am only offering what's on the site. No other sizes, bolt patterns, or spiderless configurations are offered.

Lead Times

As you may know, all Homebrewed Components are custom made to order. We do not keep stock in most cases. There are close to 1500 different product options, so it's nearly impossible for us to do so. We typically aim for 1 month manufacturing lead times, however certain orders may take longer. We really don't know exactly what the ship date will be until it's in the envelope and heading out the door, so just plan on it being within the lead times stated in the sales agreement.

You can have it fast, or you can have it good, or you can have it cheap. Pick any two. Check out this link if you don't know what i mean.

What if i want to cancel my order?

Since everything is custom made to order, i do not typically allow cancelations as i do not keep inventory and it's extremely hard to resell them at times. If a refund is absolutely needed, all canceled orders are subject to a 25% restocking fee.

What’s the best kind of stainless steel for bike drivetrains?

Homebrewed components uses heat treated KVA stainless steel. Most competitors use either 316 or 304, which is a less expensive, lower grade of stainless. We have found that KVA is not only far more durable than both 316 and 304, but it’s also more corrosion resistant. It also doesn’t bend in half; something we’ve actually done while riding an unnamed competitor’s 304 stainless chainring! In addition, we can price our KVA stainless products at or below the cost of our competitors using 316 and 304.

Stainless steel is the heaviest but the most durable of all materials we offer. A stainless cog will last you the longest, but it comes at a weight cost – twice as heavy as titanium, and more than double the weight of aluminum.

What’s the best kind of aluminum for bike drivetrains?

7075-T6 is the strongest aluminum on the market for chainrings, which is why we use it. 7075 is quite a bit more expensive than 6061 or any other alloy, but it's longevity makes it worth it.

We use 6al4v titanium because it offers the best of all worlds as far as materials go. Titanium is half the weight of steel with similar wear properties. It will last nearly as  long as steel, and it will last MUCH longer than aluminum.

I only see stainless steel rear cogs. Does Homebrewed Components make stainless steel chainrings?

Unfortunately, no. Most stainless steels have a very low yield strength, even much lower than aluminum, which means they bend easy.  The stainless i use for cogs is much higher quality, but is hard to get in the configuration needed to make chainrings. Also, heat treating will warp the material. The cost involved in making them would exceed that of titanium, making it not really worth producing. I guess i could make them out of cheaper material, but i'd rather not have stuff out there that might fail.

Generally you would go either 2 teeth larger for the rear cog, or about 3 teeth smaller for the front chainring than your normal 26 inch wheel gearing. A good starting point is 32t in the front and 20t in the rear.

 How do i know what chainring fits my crank?

Chainrings (4 and 5 bolt chainrings at least) are designated by their Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD), which is the imaginary circle that all the bolt holes in your crank arm and chainring lie in. How do you determine what your BCD is? Generally a quick Google search will find the answer if you know the model of your crankset. If you do not know, or you'd like to double check, Here's how to do it.

For 4 bolt cranks, it's fairly simple. Just measure from the center of one bolt to the center of bolt diagonally across from it. Basically the farthest bolt away from it. This will give you the bolt circle diameter, which is always in Millimeters. A typical one is 104bcd.

For 5 bolt cranks, it's a bit more difficult, since there isn't a bolt hole directly across from another. I made the following images so you can measure the two closest bolt holes instead and figure out what ring you have. These are the two 5 bolt patterns i make.