Chainrings

[rideswithmoobs]

Looking at a 48 or 52t 130mm bcd (must check that tomorrow) for day one disc. Probably in the new year now but just looking for ideas of which brands are good, material steel or Ali and can a normal road ring be used. Just info at moment as I'm happy at present with 46/18 but spin out on flats so looking for something quicker soon but not so it hampers the hills
Thanks for help much appreciated

 

[Sharky]

Smaller rear sprockets will give the higher gears you are looking for and will be cheaper.

 

[raleighnut]

One smaller on the back is worth at least 3 bigger on the front, lighter too.
and if you're lucky the chain won't need shortening.

 

[3narf]

What chainrings are people buying these days?

There doesn't seem to be much choice for decent money.

 

[Smurfy]

TA are very nice, but also expensive, although bear in mind that zicral will outlast dural.

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b34s113p0

 

[Sharky]

I've just bought a 40t raceface narrow/wide chainring for my winter bike. Quite impressed by the ring. Very well made and runs very smoothly. Now have a 1x9 transmission.

 

[mangid]

Sugino Zen 48 x EAI 18 here ....