So, the box of shiny bits arrives from CRC and all is well. Everything ordered is in the box and in good order.

Then I take the Shimano M8000 32T ring out of the packaging and give it a once over…

😳

Hmm…. That’s a weird bolt pattern

Weird enough so it won’t match my ‘standard XT crank spider.

Arse & double arse.

Silly me assumed that XT would match with XT. Damn you Shimano.

I guess I need to have a rummage in the LBS tomorrow now to save any chance of a ride this weekend

Are you brizzle based or is that someone else?

Some peoples plans have gone blob too.
Hope you get it sorted..

Nah, Essex boy me!

Perhaps I’ll go to the LBS on the Brompton whilst eating some round choices in a hard shell. A ‘minstrel cycle’ if you will 😉

Some peoples plans have gone blob too.

I am admiring your work, sir.