Originally Posted by am8117

Interesting. So I went to google the WI and TA, I think the whole crankarms will blow the budget for this one, but what seems to be interesting - I am in Europe - TA seem to be selling individual chainrings that match Shimano specs, all kinds and they are not crazy cost. I just wonder if there's any actual benefit in having a chainring from a "specialty" manufacturer ... as in longevity or shifting ... can anyone really compare well?