Middle Chainring for sram x5 triple

monka106
monka106 Posts: 10
edited April 2014 in MTB workshop & tech
hey guys

anyone know where to get chainrings from for the sram x5 cranksets?

replaced my chain and cassette, and now the middle ring, the one i most commonly used, is hooking the chain up. assuming its wear so i need a new one. but cannot find any

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  • TJ20862
    TJ20862 Posts: 78
    Here
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... p-prod5702
    But there are cheaper ones or more expensive ones?
  • monka106
    monka106 Posts: 10
    cheers, should any 104bcd chain ring fit, as i wouldnt mind a 33 or 34, possibly 35t option if they do them
  • monka106
    monka106 Posts: 10
    would this fit? using a sram pc971 chain
    http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/shim ... -prod38192

    the 36t version that is
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,675
    Might, might not. But with the application of a file it will.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
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  • monka106
    monka106 Posts: 10
    where abouts may it need modifying? i assume the chain will work fine off it?
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    Some chainsets have a slightly different location diameter for the middle ring, if the ring is smaller than the cranks allow to fit then a file will sort it out.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • YateleyChap
    YateleyChap Posts: 24
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRUVATIV-Allo ... 6524&rt=nc

    Try that - I actually got the whole triple set from this eBay shop for my Sram X7 for £20. In fact they weigh about 20% less than the original chain rings.

    The only issue I encountered was with fitting the middle ring, and as nicklouse said I had to carefully and very evenly file the inner sides where the bolt holes are as they were to wide for the spider on the crank arms. Done tons of miles on them now and they are spot on for the money in my view.
  • monka106
    monka106 Posts: 10
    Bargain, cheers for all the help guys

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