Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - EighthInch Chainring Soft as Butter

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wmgreene85
08-23-10, 09:29 PM
I just purchased an EighthInch chainring. I have heard these rings are good, I know Scrod is a big advocate.

My ring feels super soft and I feel that its to a point where the alloys integrity is being compromised while its being pinched by the chainring bolts.

Anyone else have a similar experience? or any problems with theirs?

Dr. Banzai
08-23-10, 09:35 PM
I've seen chainrings like that most of my life.

Maybe you should consider a steel one if it bothers you too much.
adriano
08-23-10, 10:03 PM
no.

TejanoTrackie
08-23-10, 10:06 PM
Patient: "Doctor, it hurts when I move like this"

Groucho: "Then, don't move like this" *wiggles cigar*
wmgreene85
08-23-10, 10:56 PM
This is rediculous. I have a simple concern with a new chainring and for some reason everyone expects me to have the answers to my own questions.

It isn't like this is a bike forum or anything, right?
wmgreene85
08-23-10, 10:58 PM
I've seen chainrings like that most of my life.

Maybe you should consider a steel one if it bothers you too much.

it isnt a matter of preference by something "bothering me,"

I am asking from simply a "matter of fact" perspective.
wmgreene85
08-23-10, 11:02 PM
no.

in all seriousness you are probably the cleverist member on here.

I wonder how long you pause to come up with things to say before pressing submit
adriano
08-23-10, 11:03 PM
youre way too strong.
Dr. Banzai
08-23-10, 11:10 PM
it isnt a matter of preference by something "bothering me,"

I am asking from simply a "matter of fact" perspective.

I gave you the straight goods. If you want a tough chainring spend $100+ or get steel. Most chainrings are not heat treated 7005 with hard anodizing.

It's "soft" because it is inexpensive. If this is not clear...
Leukybear
08-23-10, 11:17 PM
Patient: "Doctor, it hurts when I move like this"

Groucho: "Then, don't move like this" *wiggles cigar*

Marx brothers rule! :lol:
leslieliang
08-24-10, 12:02 AM
in all seriousness you are probably the cleverist member on here.

I wonder how long you pause to come up with things to say before pressing submit
Cleverest*
ph4nt0mf1ng3rs
08-24-10, 12:06 AM
I agree with everyone.
wmgreene85
08-24-10, 12:20 AM
I gave you the straight goods. If you want a tough chainring spend $100+ or get steel. Most chainrings are not heat treated 7005 with hard anodizing.

It's "soft" because it is inexpensive. If this is not clear...

thanks, that makes sense.
CharneK
08-24-10, 12:26 AM
Scrod knows what's up. I trust him...as much as one can trust another person on the interwebz...
Scrodzilla
08-24-10, 04:18 AM
Thanks Charne :D

The one I've got is over a year old and I've never had a smidge of trouble with it.
mihlbach
08-24-10, 04:41 AM
Thanks Charne :D

The one I've got is over a year old and I've never had a smidge of trouble with it.

Thats because your a Pu55y.
dewthedew
08-24-10, 06:46 AM
Thats because your a Pu55y.


im rocking one now, seems fine to me.
Scrodzilla
08-24-10, 06:56 AM
What's a pufiftyfivey?
vw addict
08-24-10, 08:10 AM
I agree with everyone.

completely.
mihlbach
08-24-10, 01:58 PM
What's a pufiftyfivey?

...
illdthedj
08-24-10, 02:25 PM
Scrod knows what's up. I trust him...as much as one can trust another person on the interwebz...
i wouldn't trust him with a ten foot pole ;p
Scrodzilla
08-24-10, 02:37 PM
...

:lol:
J-Wolf
08-25-10, 02:53 PM
damn... just put an order in for 1
adriano
08-25-10, 03:48 PM
its fine.
Scrodzilla
08-25-10, 03:54 PM
Worry not, J-Wolf!