[ionsmuse]

Swapped cranks on the SS last night, and whilst comparing my old Surly ring to the brand new one, I noticed no difference. After over 6 months of beating on it in all conditions, hopping logs without a bash guard, and occasionally being lazy with chain cleaning, I think I could wash the old ring off and it would be look brand new. No wear whatsoever. Impressive, most impressive...:thumbsup:

 

[blizzard05]

Swapped cranks on the SS last night, and whilst comparing my old Surly ring to the brand new one, I noticed no difference. After over 6 months of beating on it in all conditions, hopping logs without a bash guard, and occasionally being lazy with chain cleaning, I think I could wash the old ring off and it would be look brand new. No wear whatsoever. Impressive, most impressive...:thumbsup:

that sounds really good, i´m just thinking about getting one of those rings too...

 

[cloughja]

Be careful with the log-hopping part. I just bent one (36t x 104mm) a couple weeks ago going over a log pile. A little crescent-wrench work straightened it just fine, but that kind of damage isn't covered by warranty. I don't feel like having to walk back to the trailhead again, so I put a bash guard back on.

 

[ISuckAtRiding]

i cant wait to get rid of that chainring, no offence. It bends WAYYY to easy. It cost me a race and a couple rides due to bent teeth causing the chain to pop off (and further damage the ring in the proccess).

 

[ionsmuse]

Be careful with the log-hopping part.

I've got an e-13 on order for the new cranks. Durability aside, the durn thing doesn't slide very well on rough pine bark. There's a local log that, 4 of 5 times thus far, I've stalled out when the ring refuses to slide easily. I'm going technology over technique on this one.