Originally Posted by
tiger1964
Any evidence to support the oft-mentioned concern about lateral deflection under load compared to a 5-arm crank? As is, dragging chain on the front derailleur side plates? (...)
Not from my side. I've read about the concerns, but maybe I'm just not strong enough.
If this worries you, then it is good to know that there are thicker versions of the TA chain rings. Coded "3" and meant for 1/8th chains, but some of those, like the SRAM PC-1 are narrow and flexible enough to not mind a derailleur. The difference:
