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DennisF
a Cross Country RiderDate Reviewed: March 30, 2013
Strengths: Shifts smoothly, quiet, light, designed for 3x to 2x conversion.
Comes with aluminum chainring bolts and aluminum plates to dress up the flats where the large outer ring went.
36-tooth ring weigs the same as the factory 32. 24-tooth is half the weight.
Weaknesses: None yet.Bottom Line: I got the 36/24 setup. They also make 38/24.
I did a 3x to 2x conversion by replacing the front derailler.
There was usually a little delay when shifting up with my stock chainrings. I thought it was because my 32-tooth ring wasn't big enough for the 2x replacement derailler I got. However, I rode a factory setup on a Trek Superfly SL Elite and it hesitated a little too. These rings shift up instantly and smoothly.
The gearing just feels right -- just the right amount of change when shifting between the two cogs -- not too hi, not too low.
The machining is high-quality -- they just look more precise than the factory rings which were apparently stamped or die-cut. Very quiet.
I'll report back after I get an idea how the aluminum rings are going to wear.
Duration Product Used: 1 ride
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$80.00
Purchased At: Pricepoint
Bike Setup: 2012 Superfly AL Elite
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Davezila
a All Mountain Rider
from Alexandria, VADate Reviewed: March 27, 2012
Strengths: Less flexy than the Team Rings. Nice up/down shifts.Weaknesses: Small (24 tooth) chainring not strong enough - no non-aluminum option available.Bottom Line: Have always been a fan of Raceface (except for some old team rings). The new 2011/12 turbine cranks are nice and stiff and shift great but there is one BIG issue, I have already broken off a tooth on the granny ring with very few hours logged on these rings. Replaced the broken granny and within 3 days - broke the same exact tooth off the new one. This tells me tehre must be a flaw. Bike chainline was verified okay, no binding or excessive looseness either. Did not hit anything either - breakage was due to torque from pedaling up staircases (I used to always break the pawls in the rear hub untill I went chris king). Wish there was a stell optytion for this ring. I think the thinner 10 speed rings don't help either.
Favorite Trail: All of them :)
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Similar Products Used: Shimano, blackspite, truvativ, other raceface, etc...
Bike Setup: Yeti SB-66 - race face turbine 3x10 crankset
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firechkn
a Weekend Warrior
from east bay, ca, usaDate Reviewed: October 24, 2011
Strengths: light, strong, amazing upshifts, looks goodWeaknesses: not really a weakness, but with light weight some durabilty my be sacrificed. time will tell.Bottom Line: Another great chainring from Race Face. The new design shifts excellent! No waiting for the upshift, clean and crisp.
They seem stiff, and strong. I've clipped a couple of rocks with the big ring, but I coudn't find any nicks or gouges.
I will try and update if they show any abnormal wear, but so far, so good
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Similar Products Used: race face race rings, shimano, truvativ
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