Changing single chainring, OK to re-use chainring bolts?

luv2ride
luv2ride Posts: 2,367
edited September 2016 in Workshop
As per title, I'm changing my single speed front chainring from the 38t OE item, to a new E13 39t ring (in funky anodised red as it happens). Am I likely to be OK to reuse the original chainring bolts? Also, do I really need a chainring bolt spanner? :?
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  • Monty Dog
    Monty Dog Posts: 20,614
    Yes, you can re-use chainring bolts - I have some 40-year-old Campagnolo ones. How do you plan on removing bolts without chainring bolt spanner?
    Make mine an Italian, with Campagnolo on the side..
  • luv2ride
    luv2ride Posts: 2,367
    Monty Dog wrote:
    Yes, you can re-use chainring bolts - I have some 40-year-old Campagnolo ones. How do you plan on removing bolts without chainring bolt spanner?
    The bolt spanner is essential then? I'm sure someone had told me you could get away with using a big screwdriver. Never mind, just ordered one!
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  • keef66
    keef66 Posts: 13,123
    You can get away with a big screwdriver or similar if it fits snugly in the slot in the back, I even used a steel ruler once, but it's easier with the peg spanner thing.

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