SRAM x9 2 x 10 chainrings alternative?

pwaite2

I have a Whyte 146s (2012) with a 2 x 10 setup. It came with SRAM chainrings. I have gone through a few since buying the bike (maybe 3 bikeparks per year + some bridleways). I have used TA cross alternatives. But I am still thinking that the rings wear out far too quickly - especially the small chainring. Is there such a thing as a steel chainring? or is there a better alternative to the SRAM or TA Cross? Any help greatly appreciated - thanks.

The Rookie

Probably!

Which actual crankset and which actual chainrings, just saying SRAM doesn't help much!

pwaite2

Thanks for the reply. The crankset is a SRAM x9 2 x 10 speed (2012 model). 26 teeth small chainring - 38 teeth (TA Cross) outer chainring (although I believe that the original SRAM outer chainring had 39 teeth). 1051 chain - 1050 rear cassette. Do you need more than this?

The Rookie

Yup, what BCD are the chainrings......

pwaite2

Hi - 80 bcd for the inner chainring; 120 bcd for the outer chainring. Thanks.

robertpb

How often have you been replacing the chain, a worn chain will kill chainrings. Do you check and measure your chain for wear.

pwaite2

yes I check the chain for wear - I usually go through two chains to one chainring.