Chainrings: Stronglight CT2 v TA

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MileHighMark
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by MileHighMark

How do the Stronglight CT2 chainrings compare to T.A. Syrius? I've used the latter, and found that the smaller sizes wear pretty quickly.
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by journeymonk

I've also been on the Syrius on my climbing setup (34-48) and do find that they wear pretty fast. I have buddies on the Stronglights and they have no complaints--some of them like the shifting. TAs are still lighter, though (and in my opinion, prettier).

Perhaps we should include feedback on the nice new Praxis rings from current users?
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maddog 2
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by maddog 2

I'm also interested in this, as I've been eyeing up some CT2 rings.

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by havana

There's not much between hem IMHO. I run a TA Nerius 39T ring on my winterbike and a Stronglight 39T on my Cannondale. Both of them do what they are supposed to do. Shifting quality equal to the stock 34T blades. Like with any chainring; replacing the chain every 3.000 km or so prevents chainrings and cassette from wearing out quickly. This saves money too, since chains are a lot cheaper than chainrings and cassettes.
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by MileHighMark

While they're not super-light, or sexy looking, the low-end Shimano 34t rings seem to have decent durability (IME).

The following provides some insight on the CT2's shifting:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/k-huevo/8202146392/

I'd be willing to pay the premium cost of Praxis or WickWerx if they made a 34/48 combo.
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