Old 11-28-17, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by veganbikes
... Granted the new cranks from Shimano and Campy and others have odd BCDs that aren't standard but I can see why they do it now but a 5 bolt crank should stick with a BCD that already exists.
I also use Campy cranks on several bikes. All use 135mm and 74mm (all are triples). The 135mm rings I have bought were Campy, Stronglight and TA Specialties. I agree it is not very convenient to find 135mm chainrings.

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