Originally Posted by
Scrodzilla
Angie runs a 3/32" ring with a 1/8" cog and chain on her 721 and her drivetrain hardly ever makes a sound. Is your chain too tight/dry or is your chainline off?
If you're hell-bent on buying a 1/8" chainring, how much are you planning on spending? By the way - your bcd is 130.
That's good to know. I dunno about the noise, I clean everything every other week, and I'm using a wax-based lube (squirt). After it's serviced, everything is quiet. The noise comes back slowly, and I'm attributing it to the slop in the chain side-to-side over the ring. As far as I can tell, my chainline and chain tension is correct.
I really don't know how much money I should spend on such a part. I'm guessing it's overkill to put a high-end ring on an entry level crank. Perhaps wait for Santa-Claus to bring me a new crankset (I've been a good boy).