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It's time for some new chainrings on my XT cranks. Is there any point changing from genuine shimano rings? What are you using? Will all '104' rings fit?
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Posted : 05/02/2010 10:25 pm
 Taff
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all 104 rings will fit as it's a universal fitting. I think you're thinking of compact /110mm.
Personally I have always found shimano rings a little soft and wear quicker that others. For that reason I have middleburn or raceface rings. I haven't tried Shimano ones for a year or two so they have changed


 
Posted : 05/02/2010 10:55 pm
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Shimano are fine- but don't pay shop prices. Plenty brand new via the forum!


 
Posted : 05/02/2010 10:59 pm
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I want to change to a bsh set-up so looking to get either 34 or 36 middle, seems abit of hassle locating shimano ones in anything other than 32! I reckon it will be the middleburn hardcoat rings, as everywhere seems to sell them. I have even been trying to find M771 cranksets at good prices as they come with better ring choices, and could then sell the old crankset, and get a complete new set-up for less than replacement rings!


 
Posted : 05/02/2010 11:13 pm
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you could try goldtec for a 34 / 36 104bcd chain ring. Really good rings for longevity and quality. I think I have a 36t that I used a couple of times on my other hardtail that's now redundant.


 
Posted : 05/02/2010 11:18 pm
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Taff - just remembered that the bash that i got is for a 34 chainring! Good job that sprung back in my mind!


 
Posted : 05/02/2010 11:32 pm