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aidandj 07-16-12 02:46 PM

49t 144bcd chainring
 
Lately I've had some trouble finding a reasonably priced 49 tooth chainring. So far I've been able to find an FSA and a Blackspire but I was wondering if you guys had any other suggestions for 144bcd 49t 1/8 inch chainrings. I'm trying to find one in polished black kind of like the All-City rings.

Jaytron 07-16-12 02:48 PM

FSA Pro Track. Cheap, strong, round.

aidandj 07-16-12 02:51 PM

That's my current choice, I just wanted to hear anybody else's suggestions before I commited

ddeadserious 07-16-12 03:04 PM

Velosolo?

aidandj 07-16-12 03:18 PM


Originally Posted by ddeadserious (Post 14488873)
Velosolo?

no 49t :(

unyenman 07-16-12 06:39 PM

+1 on the FSA.

Kayce 07-16-12 07:32 PM

FSA is by far the best ring at that pricepoint. You don't need to look anywhere else.

Scrodzilla 07-16-12 08:30 PM


Originally Posted by Kayce (Post 14489885)
FSA is by far the best ring at that pricepoint. You don't need to look anywhere else.

+1

Unless you want to spring for either a Sugino 75 or Zen, FSA is a top choice. The huge logos are a turn off for some but I think they look pretty cool.

jdgesus 07-16-12 08:41 PM

i like those huge logos tho

aidandj 07-16-12 11:01 PM


Originally Posted by jdgesus (Post 14490187)
i like those huge logos tho

I dig the logos, I just don't know how the matte finish will look with polished cranks.

carleton 07-16-12 11:06 PM


Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 14490676)
I dig the logos, I just don't know how the matte finish will look with polished cranks.

Stop. Please.

aidandj 07-16-12 11:42 PM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 14490690)
Stop. Please.

I apologize for caring about how my bike looks, and having opinions about what I think looks good.

ddeadserious 07-17-12 07:54 AM

It would look fine.

Jaytron 07-17-12 09:30 AM

Rattlecan the FSAs.



































































































http://i.imgur.com/OSI9A.gif

carleton 07-17-12 10:03 AM


Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 14490735)
I apologize for caring about how my bike looks, and having opinions about what I think looks good.

Ride your bike.

aidandj 07-17-12 10:08 AM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 14492232)
Ride your bike.

I commute 25 miles every day and ride everywhere I can.

jdgesus 07-17-12 10:08 AM

i had a hand "polished" FSA ring once:
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/steamrollr-2465_5.jpg

carleton 07-17-12 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 14492255)
I commute 25 miles every day and ride everywhere I can.

You ride more miles than I do.

I would expect that if you ride 175 miles a week on a fixed gear (sounds ambitious, but I'll take you at your word), then I would imagine that you'd be more concerned with functionality and durability more than color and clear coat.

aidandj 07-17-12 12:32 PM


Originally Posted by carleton (Post 14492773)
You ride more miles than I do.

I would expect that if you ride 175 miles a week on a fixed gear (sounds ambitious, but I'll take you at your word), then I would imagine that you'd be more concerned with functionality and durability more than color and clear coat.

I am concerned about both, I need my bike to work well but at the same time I like it to look good.

And its 7 in the morning 18 in the evening. I got really lucky that my job is far away and a long commute. And it pays awesome haha.

broakland 07-17-12 01:15 PM


Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 14493012)
I am concerned about both, I need my bike to work well but at the same time I like it to look good.

"looking good" is subjective. I bet that regardless of how cool you think it looks: someone out there will think your bicycle is ugly, flashy, pointless or just funny looking

aidandj 07-17-12 01:22 PM


Originally Posted by broakland (Post 14493263)
"looking good" is subjective. I bet that regardless of how cool you think it looks: someone out there will think your bicycle is ugly, flashy, pointless or just funny looking

What I mean to say, is look good in my opinion. I know how people around here feel about matchey matchey.

carleton 07-17-12 01:28 PM


Originally Posted by aidandj (Post 14493304)
What I mean to say, is look good in my opinion. I know how people around here feel about matchey matchey.

Who cares what we think about how something looks? Seriously.

Ask 10 people here what they think and you'll get 10 different answers. The only answer that matters is from the guy who is spending the money...that is YOU.

Here's what you do: Find out what products are available, and pick the one that works for you.

Dude, making random people on the internet happy is impossible.

Bat56 07-18-12 09:06 PM

Can you see the cranks and chainring from the saddle? I think your frame might be bent.


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