Best Replacement Chainrings

RidwarePhil

The time has come to replace the chainrings on my bike. I am curently using a 9sp Ultegra octalink crank and 49:53 combo.

Looking on the web a new set of Ultegra rings is going to set me back ~ £45 ish.
Seems crazy when I can get a chainset for £60 ish

What are the best alternatives 105 / TA etc for price and durability.

I have considered the upgrade to 10 but given I want 2 bikes with the same drivetrain cant really justify it at the minute.

Thanks Phil

maddog 2

can't go wrong with TA

itisaboutthebike

Stronglight are good (the 7075 T6 ones) and are a bit cheaper than TA

DavidBelcher

Gebhardt rings are pretty good, available in wide range of sizes with choice of silver or black finish, and cheaper than TA, but they're less widely available. I got mine by mail order from Sonic Cycles in London. The more expensive Stronglight rings (i.e. in Zicral rather than the softer Dural alloy) are another good alternative and again, not as expensive as TA.

David

RidwarePhil

Is the shifting as good when switching to TA or Stronglight rings?

What is the difference between shimano A / B rings?

Thanks Phil

DavidBelcher

RidwarePhil wrote:

Is the shifting as good when switching to TA or Stronglight rings?

What is the difference between shimano A / B rings?

Thanks Phil

TA and the more expensive Stronglights should be OK as they have shift ramps and pins to smooth the passage of the chain between rings. Gebhardt rings don't, though (although they still give a smooth enough shift from experience), which is probably why they're a bit cheaper.

David