Originally Posted by
lyle.coop
Yeah you're right - don't mess around with knock offs.
I can get an Absolute Black 28T or 30T for like $85 shipped. If I decided to go 28T would I need to remove a chain link? (In which case I'd need to get new quick links. Shimano says don't reuse).
Yeah it may save you a buck but will cost you more in the long term for little back.
If you go with a smaller ring you will probably need to resize your chain and I would get a new link. I don't really mess around with their recommendations if they say get a link I say get a link. It might be a ploy to sell more product but there is usually some truth to it.
That is why I said try the 30t first because you can always remove more links but adding them in is tougher.