Originally Posted by FreeridinLoon
Do you find the non-ramped ring is stronger than ramped? I'm about to go 1-9 and I'm trying to go cheapie on the front chainring.
The ramp ring I replaced was Shimano ramp\pin and thin-flexed, also I was going from 36-38 to get some speed.
The Blackspire is thicker, smoother and I climb alot so I want strong.
Maybe replace in the spring when worn? Ebay and they are cheap.
You wear rings faster on singles, I run a non-indented ring and flip it before one side of the valley wears too much.
Cheers.