Quick Chainring Question
08-20-13, 10:37 PM
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Quick Chainring Question
I've recently purchased my first road bike, a Specialized Allez Sport
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik...ezsportcompact
As you've probably already noticed, the silver chainrings clash pretty badly with the blue/black color scheme. I've been looking for black chainrings, some I've found specify 10 speed and I've also so found some that say they're compatible with both 9/10 speed.
So, are 9 and 10 speed chainrings considered interchangeable?
https://www.specialized.com/us/en/bik...ezsportcompact
As you've probably already noticed, the silver chainrings clash pretty badly with the blue/black color scheme. I've been looking for black chainrings, some I've found specify 10 speed and I've also so found some that say they're compatible with both 9/10 speed.
So, are 9 and 10 speed chainrings considered interchangeable?
08-20-13, 10:39 PM
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So, are 9 and 10 speed chainrings considered interchangeable?
Yes
Yes
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I actually like the looks. Nice accent.
08-21-13, 06:43 AM
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The important dimension is the bolt circle diameter. This could 110 for instance. The current chainring will have the size on: 110x34 would be 110 mm bolt circle x 34 teeth.
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I agree that there's no aesthetic reason to change the chainrings.
However, if you're going to change the rings anyway, you might as well make it an upgrade.
Praxis rings are forged, and will shift better than the stock rings on your bike. https://praxiscycles.com/pages/standard-road-rings
Also you could consider going to a mid compact setup (52-36) for higher gearing, or a 50-36 setup for closer spacing.
If you're going to waste money, you might as well get some benefit other than cosmetic.
However, if you're going to change the rings anyway, you might as well make it an upgrade.
Praxis rings are forged, and will shift better than the stock rings on your bike. https://praxiscycles.com/pages/standard-road-rings
Also you could consider going to a mid compact setup (52-36) for higher gearing, or a 50-36 setup for closer spacing.
If you're going to waste money, you might as well get some benefit other than cosmetic.
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^ That's a good price. Only issue would be whether the OP needs a compact.
That's 130bcd, with 52-39 rings. While Nashbar tries to call that a "mid compact", presumably because of the 52 outer ring, it doesn't offer the same low gear possibilities.
That's 130bcd, with 52-39 rings. While Nashbar tries to call that a "mid compact", presumably because of the 52 outer ring, it doesn't offer the same low gear possibilities.
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