Originally Posted by aekeroo

i have the older ones with the fluted? arms. the cool cutout like old campag. i have both 170 and 165s and yes they do make a perfect 42mm chainline on the outside ring. mum and dad had matching touring bikes custom made in the early 80's and were bright enough to get very nice parts for me to raid 25 years later.

one question though...what happens if i put a 1/8 chainring on it? will it be flush with the outer edge of the spider like my current ring is or not? i can't be stuffed measuring. and how did you get that nice polished look on those wild style?