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08-08-19 | 01:27 PM

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cyccommute

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Nope. It comes that way from the factory. It's been used but it obviously isn't worn. It still has crisp edges on the teeth. Take a look at what a "real" worn chainring vs a new one looks like

worn vs unworn by Stuart Black, on Flickr

The teeth on the worn ring have no definition. They are shark toothed but the teeth are much sharper.

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