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Old 05-24-20, 01:45 PM
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Having watched chains skate over crank spider flanges of very slightly worn 38t chainrings mounted correctly on 130mm BCD cranks, I believe you would have to file these down to the chainring bolt holes for the chain to clear 135mm on a 38. If you need 38 teeth, get a compact crank.
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