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Chainring - life left in it?
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gbb
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I dunno...it depends on a few factors.
What speed ?, 8, 9, 10 ?
I replaced the chain on my 10 speed a few months ago...chainrings looked ok, cassette was showing a bit of wear, but i thought it'd be ok....and it's worn the new chain excessively fast.
8 speed (which i know it's unlikely to be) is pretty indestrucable, 9 speed wears that bit faster, and boy...do you have to take care with 10 speed.
I'd say for 10 speed, consider your options very very carefully.
What speed ?, 8, 9, 10 ?
I replaced the chain on my 10 speed a few months ago...chainrings looked ok, cassette was showing a bit of wear, but i thought it'd be ok....and it's worn the new chain excessively fast.
8 speed (which i know it's unlikely to be) is pretty indestrucable, 9 speed wears that bit faster, and boy...do you have to take care with 10 speed.
I'd say for 10 speed, consider your options very very carefully.
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It's 9 speed.. Tiagra mech..
I am looking at the teeth and cant see any 'wear' when compared to the brand new 34 ring
I am looking at the teeth and cant see any 'wear' when compared to the brand new 34 ring
cheadle hulme
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Just turn it around to double the life. They only wear on one side of the tooth.
gbb
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If you're still going to run the same chain, i'd probably fit it.
If you look at about 8 oclock particually, you can see some wear, the bottom of the teeth appear more dished.
If you look at about 8 oclock particually, you can see some wear, the bottom of the teeth appear more dished.
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good stuff....cheers 
RedBike
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When a chainring wears the teeth start to look pointed and 'sharp'. Those teeth still look nice and flat at the tip so I would say there's loads of life left in it.
Thankfully chainrings on road bikes last a lot longer than 2500miles.
Thankfully chainrings on road bikes last a lot longer than 2500miles.
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btw.. to clarify it's FSA kit
there are a few bike snobs on here that would look down on such lowly kit .. if they read this , they know who they are
there are a few bike snobs on here that would look down on such lowly kit .. if they read this , they know who they are
fossyant
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That looks fine to me !
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'cept I can't re use it.. doh its 130bcd when new crank takes 110...
oh well, I used the compact yesterday and quite liked the gearing
oh well, I used the compact yesterday and quite liked the gearing
