Originally Posted by
robyr
I'd still ride that, but then again if I were worried about performance and chain wear I wouldn't use a bottom end part. My self, I would probably return this obviously damaged part, even if only cosmetically, and put out the cash on something a little nicer.
Thanks for the quick response. You're right: I'm not after high-end performance (the main limiting factor here is my fitness - or lack of), so I might as well use this part. The chain doesn't really touch any of the marks on the sprocket anyway.
EDIT: On second thoughts, for a few quid extra I might as well get a Surly sprocket that will last a while longer.