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Changing chainrings
Hey folks,
I'm shortly taking delivery of a new bike (to me anyway) fitted with SRAM rival compact chainset (50/34). I want to change it to something like 52/39 which is fitted to my current bike with a compact spider. The BB is new so doesn't need changing. My question is can I do this by buying New chainrings, or will I need a new chainset. I'm trying to avoid spending excess money as I'm after New wheels soon anyway.
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Had good experiences with TA, Stronglight and Middleburn rings. Steer clear of replacement SRAM rings, cheap but they wear out quickly IME.
I high recommend TA Specialities they are durable, light and come in just about any configuration you can dream up.
And they are supremely shiney!
In all seriousness, TA rings were what my LBS had when I needed it at short notice - very happy with them.
Remember you might need a few more links in your chain.
Stronglight Zicral
http://www.dotbike.com/p/5085/Stronglight-5-Arm-110mm-Alloy-5083-Chainri...
Thought so. In that case, any recommendations for 52/36 chainring sets?? With a 110 bcd
Should just be a case of changing the rings, so long as they are the same BCD