Is this a cause for concern?
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Is the ring secured to the crank, i.e. it doesn't rattle or otherwise show indications of being loose?
If so, no worries. Pedaling forces are borne by the chainring bolts securing the ring to the spider, not the ring's contact with the plateau on the spider.
If so, no worries. Pedaling forces are borne by the chainring bolts securing the ring to the spider, not the ring's contact with the plateau on the spider.
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RaceFace used to have some decent publications on their website about their products and how to install them. I have not been there in a while, but you should take a look at their site and see what they have.
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If this is a reference to the lines related to the "OCP..." text, the camera angle has created a parallax view between the two parts. A shot directly at the crank/chainring (i.e. crank/chainring and lens front element parallel) will be more useful, and will probably indicate that the lines line up just right.
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feels pretty secure only thing is I am missing one bolt. But other than that it feels stiff.






