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Originally Posted by fietsbob
Alloy chainrings are typically counter bored so the head of the chainring ring nut/bolt,
is flush with the surface of the chainring..
so thickness at the inner faces of the bolts is lessened.
The OP said the chainring he had is a stainless steel Surly.
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