Old 06-16-19 | 07:07 AM
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HillRider
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Bikes: '96 Litespeed Catalyst, '05 Litespeed Firenze, '06 Litespeed Tuscany, '20 Surly Midnight Special, All are 3x10. It is hilly around here!

Most current road or MTB chainrings intended for double or triple cranks have ramps and shaped teeth to improve shifting, which is exactly what you don't want. An old-fashion "flat" chainring such as the ones Surly offers would be better but may not match the newer narrow 10 and 11-speed chains. A narrow-wide suitable for 10 and 11-speed chains would be the most reliable. As long as you are making the change, go with the most suitable chainring.
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