Looking to apparently super rare 52/53T 110BCD Chainring

[willhub]

So I'm wanting to replace my current chainring as it looks very worn (see picture below):

I've looked all over the Internets, and can hardly find them, either they're out of stock, super expensive, or don't exist. I'd have more luck finding a Unicorn.

Does anyone know of anywhere that sells them for under £20, I was lucky enough to get my current one for £8 on The Bay, but it worn away like no tomorrow.

 

[Rob3rt]

Can you not just replace it with a different brand?

 

[black'n'yellow]

I was lucky enough to get my current one for £8 on The Bay, but it worn away like no tomorrow.

I think there's a lesson in there somewhere. Anyway, 52/3 110bcd rings are hardly rare, so I can't see the problem.

 

[willhub]

Well they are rare because I can't find many.

 

[black'n'yellow]

Well they are rare because I can't find many.

Can't find 'many'..? You only need to find one...and there's one right here in the link below. Granted, it's not under £20, but then you already know what happens when you buy cheap rings made of cheese....

http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b34s113p1727

 

[albion]

Just buy a new chainset.

Single rings can sometimes be more expensive than a whole set.

 

[willhub]

I have a Shimano R700 chainset, I'd be looking for a new one of those for under £30

 

[buddha]

Did you ask SpaCycles when they can get the 52t back in stock?
£14, and they have 51t in stock.
http://www.spacycles.co.uk/products.php?plid=m2b2s149p293
or
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Stronglight-5-Arm-110mm-Alloy-Silver-Chainring-RD110-/120576056736

 

[willhub]

Screw it, might just hunt through my junk and whack at 50 ring on again, hope it does not cause me too much troubles downgrading from a 52.

 

[black'n'yellow]

Screw it, might just hunt through my junk and whack at 50 ring on again, hope it does not cause me too much troubles downgrading from a 52.

it's not a 'downgrade' and other than the time taken to fit it, it won't 'cause you any trouble' - why would it?

 

[willhub]

Well I'll be spinning out where I would not be before no? What about sprinting?

 

[fossyant]

Well I'll be spinning out where I would not be before no? What about sprinting?

Hoho - no strava sections for you. What do you have on the back ?
I run 53 x 13 and only spin out on descents, where it's faster to aero tuck. A 50 x 12 or 11 is bigger than a 53 x 13.

Try Ribble for their stronglight or TA chain rings - they ain't cheap. You are looking at a minimum of £30 for a big ring.

 

[black'n'yellow]

Well I'll be spinning out where I would not be before no? What about sprinting?

In the real world, it's unlikely. I race on a 50 and I've not spun out yet - it's good for 40mph if you've got the cadence.

 

[fossyant]

Only girls have compacts anyway. Your BCD should be 130 Shimano or 135 Campagnolo. Simple !

 

[black'n'yellow]

Only girls have compacts anyway. Your BCD should be 130 Shimano or 135 Campagnolo. Simple !

I'll race you on my compact, Mr Fossy - last one to the finish line is a girl..?