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Old 07-21-20 | 07:18 PM
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Is this a cause for concern?


Chainring is not flush against the spider.
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Old 07-21-20 | 07:54 PM
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Can't see what the issue is.
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Based on the photo I would say no...just flaw in the finish....ride and enjoy it.
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Old 07-21-20 | 09:07 PM
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I didn't see it a first glance but the OP wrote at the bottom of the picture..."Chainring is not flush against the spider" which I can't notice by looking on my device.
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Old 07-21-20 | 09:20 PM
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I'm not sure but it appears that the arrow on the spider is not lining up the the indicators on the chain ring.
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Old 07-21-20 | 09:36 PM
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What does the Manual read?
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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.
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Originally Posted by SpeedRanger
I didn't see it a first glance but the OP wrote at the bottom of the picture..."Chainring is not flush against the spider" which I can't notice by looking on my device.
Oops, You are right...I just saw a paint flaw...should have read the complete post....I can't see it either, either way, if not loose should not be a problem
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Originally Posted by TakingMyTime
I'm not sure but it appears that the arrow on the spider is not lining up the the indicators on the chain ring.
OP has Rotor Rings with a MAS spider. There are ten different settings for the position of the outer chainring on the spider.
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Old 07-23-20 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogerogeroge
OP has Rotor Rings with a MAS spider. There are ten different settings for the position of the outer chainring on the spider.
Thanks, I knew there had to be something about it but I'm unfamiliar with that brand and setup.
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Old 07-23-20 | 01:22 PM
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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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Old 07-24-20 | 08:45 AM
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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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Old 07-26-20 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Rogerogeroge
OP has Rotor Rings with a MAS spider. There are ten different settings for the position of the outer chainring on the spider.
yes I saw those! is inner ring the same as a single speed chainring?
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Old 07-26-20 | 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TakingMyTime
I'm not sure but it appears that the arrow on the spider is not lining up the the indicators on the chain ring.
Thanks I saw it and changed it to line up with the indicator.
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Old 07-26-20 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by JohnDThompson
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.
feels pretty secure only thing is I am missing one bolt. But other than that it feels stiff.
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Old 07-26-20 | 03:32 PM
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Thanks for the help. Lined up the chainring to the indicator. Feels stiff cant wait to finish the build.
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