Chainrings, Inter-changeable or not?

prophet_1000
prophet_1000 Posts: 307
edited May 2008 in MTB workshop & tech
Hey Guys, advise needed,

I have purchased a new chain and cassette but still in need of a new middle chain ring, I have an FSA V-drive Mega Exo crankset fitted! I was wondering, do I have to replace the chainring (4 bolt, 104mm 32T) with another FSA middle ring or can I replace it with a middle ring of a different make but same size? i.e are the 4 mounting holes in the same place?

I ask this as I would like to upgrade my middle chainring while it needs replacing with something better (Middleburn, slick-shift, hardcoat) without the expense of a complete new crankset (until I can afford one that is!!)

Like this one

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... delID=3331

Any advise welcome.

Many thanks

Paul
www.27gears.com

Sore ribs.................I must start walking the trail 1st before steep descents into the unknown!

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    edited May 2008
    as long as the BCD is the same then yes you can.

    now it does not say what the spacing on the 4 bolt rings are on there so ask. they could be standard or compact (104)BCD.
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  • prophet_1000
    prophet_1000 Posts: 307
    Cheers Nick, Very fast response!

    Excellent :D
    www.27gears.com

    Sore ribs.................I must start walking the trail 1st before steep descents into the unknown!