Originally Posted by
IK_biker
4 or 5 does not matter, a 32t ring can not be used on a 110 mm BCD crank.
No one makes a 4-arm 32t chainring since it is impossible to use.
The closest 4-arm BCD is 104 mm, and indeed you could fit a 32t on it, but 104 is _NOT_ 110.
Which was my point - if someone wants assistance, they need to provide accurate info.
IK_biker:
Thanks for your kind reply. I've been trying to find a way to post an image of my phantom crankset that comes stock on the 2016 AWOL EVO bicycle from Specialized. Perhaps my problems posting the image are because it doesn't exist?
http://www.bikeforums.net/attachment...1&d=1480945395
Oops... there it is. Using visual confirmation please note that the impressive 4 arm crankset from FSA is labeled "Gossamer 386" prominently. More difficult, but still quite legible in proper light, are the inscriptions "110 BCD" (at around 9 o'clock) which I believe is part of the debated information. Finally if you continue your gaze around the circumference of the chainwheel (to 11:30) you will make out the alpha-numeric "48/32T" which I do believe to be an identifying mark indicating 48 tooth large and 32 tooth small chainrings. I could indeed be wrong.
So far in this string I have found a number of suggestions as to what I should do instead of any reports on my initial inquiry which was looking for experience with a given item and setup. The person that suggested I was jumping through hoops interested me immensely. Changing a cassette is not exactly rocket science. Changing a complete groupset... well that comes a lot closer. The wacky idea (using an 11-40 SunRace), which was recommended to me by the mechanic at my LBS, is a $62 part; not cheap but also not outrageously expensive.
As to "accurate info." Apologies... I gave only that which I had.
In closing this joyful note I still seek any user experience if such may be out there.
Cheers.