AustinBike Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 OK, other than the dirt (just got done with a ride) how bad is this chainring? I dropped my chain twice on today's ride, that never happens. This is the original ring from September 2019, approximately 2300 miles on the bike. Is it time for a new one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 Looks worn from the picture. Probably a good time to do a chain and chainring. Was over at Velorangutan Friday and they have a crap ton of absolute black rings. What crank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 She looks pretty worn. If you grab the chain at the front of the ring and pull it away from the chainring you'll be able to get an idea of how worn it is. The chain should stay tight to the ring if you're able to see a gap between the chain and the ring it's probably time for a new one. You should also consider a new chain and cassette especially if it's really worn. On my last bike it was time for a new chain so when I installed the new chain I quickly realized that the chainring was toast. A worn chainring will try to suck a new chain up the backside of the ring. So I preceded to change the chainring only to find out my cassette was toast also as the new chain was trying to skip when pedaled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted March 5, 2022 Author Share Posted March 5, 2022 Yeah, I think a ring, chain and cassette would be a good idea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonioGG Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 What crank and what size chainring? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bart Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 nothing like spending $350 on a new cassette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 12 hours ago, AntonioGG said: What crank and what size chainring? 32T cinch for a Truvativ Descent crank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted March 7, 2022 Author Share Posted March 7, 2022 1 hour ago, Bart said: nothing like spending $350 on a new cassette Yeah, I think I will go with the "heavier" option for $210 instead. I liked the world better when 10 speed ruled the earth and an expensive cassette was around $100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 23 minutes ago, AustinBike said: I liked the world better when 10 speed ruled the earth Especially here. 12spd is completely unnecessary. That being said, the GX eagle cassette isn't that heavy Been really happy with my Sram 8spd drivetrain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted March 7, 2022 Share Posted March 7, 2022 I used to be a grinder, but can’t do it anymore and I appreciate having a 12 speed for the stuff I like to ride around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted March 8, 2022 Author Share Posted March 8, 2022 I spin too much on my 50T. The 46T on my 11-speed was perfect and the 42T on my 10-speed was 99% perfect. One day I will live in a place that will use the 50T. And I will be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo Posted March 8, 2022 Share Posted March 8, 2022 I’m glad I’m happy here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATXZJ Posted March 11, 2022 Share Posted March 11, 2022 Since @AustinBike is a cheap bastard i figured i'd pass this on😁 I've used their stems and been happy. These rings seem like a pretty good deal for sram boost https://www.ebay.com/itm/203260947853?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=503616436929&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinBike Posted March 11, 2022 Author Share Posted March 11, 2022 I already have one from Competitive Cyclist that was about the same price - and steel. I will keep them in mind because I may swap up to a 34T in the future. I don't really like the 50T in the back so maybe one day jumping to a 34T would help blunt the spinning that I seem to get, which keeps me from ever using that gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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