Originally Posted by
tdister
I was trying to look for different front rings (just to plan ahead), but I can't seem to find this crank listed anywhere. I wonder if an all around better version exists that is compatible.
The crankset seems to have a standard 110BCD chain ring.
http://aebike.com/page.cfm?PageID=30...id=2007&type=T
However, it has a chainguard; so, you have to be careful. Also, the bottom bracket seems to be eccentric.
According to the gear calculator, with the 8-speed internal gear hub you will get gears equivalent to your FX (48/38/28 and 11-30) without the granny:
fastest - 48/12, slowest - 38/30.
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/gears/internal.html