Chainring replacement

simkna
simkna Posts: 26
edited August 2007 in MTB workshop & tech
The big chainring (alloy) on my Marin is looking a bit worse for wear. It's got a Truvativ FireX chainset - not sure what the BB is, but it's got internal bearings - will it be square taper? The rear cassette and chain were replaced quite recently, but the BB seems to be in good nick. Should I buy a chainring, or buy a new crankset/BB while I am at it? Can I replace this chainring without disturbing the bottom bracket? What should I buy? Can I do this myself without investing in a BB tool?
Sorry for all the questions... hey, that's what this forum is for.

Si.

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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    just replace the ring.
    read the how too on parktools.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • simkna
    simkna Posts: 26
    So should I go for another Truvativ ring, or a different make?

    Presumably I can't just swap the ring out without first removing the cranks from the BB?

    Si.
  • thaibog
    thaibog Posts: 271
    middleburn slickshift hardcoat are awesome....chewed my last fsa set to pieces...these are like cast iron in comparison
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  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
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    how to remove the ring bolts.

    cranks do not need to be removed.

    any ring designed to work with others and with the correct bcd.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown

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