Best Chainrings Upgrade
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I am looking to upgrade my chainrings for my S-Works crankset. I decided to go compact (50/34) which I had on other bikes in the past. I was wondering about some of the better ones out there. I was thinking about either getting the CT2 Stronglinght's, Cannondale MK5's, or the Praxis. I also like the blacked out look and I got a new S-Works black carbon 110mm spider, anyone have any feedback?
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Of course nothing shifts like Shimano, but the Praxis rings are a close second. I have had more trouble with chains and not chainrings. Found that the Shimano and KMC chains appear to shift better than any Wipperman or other chains I have used.
Can't go wrong with either Praxis or CT2 Stronglinght. Just see what you find the best deal on. I have used both and had good experience with both.
"Marginal gains are the only gains when all that's left to gain is in the margins."
I was disappointed with my Praxis rings. They don't shift notably better than the Sram red/black rings I was using before, and the big ring is noisy. This is with a KMC chain. Their weight is identical to the Sram rings.
I may try the CT2s next.
I may try the CT2s next.
I also support the Praxis chaining... While my Stronglight CT2 rings were noticeably lighter versus the Praxis, the Praxis shifts much better.
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WheresWaldo wrote:Of course nothing shifts like Shimano, but the Praxis rings are a close second. I have had more trouble with chains and not chainrings. Found that the Shimano and KMC chains appear to shift better than any Wipperman or other chains I have used.
All of this.
Praxis rings are 2nd to shimano, a huge improvement over sram (stiffer, better ramping / tooth profiles) - and reasonably light.
Also, no garbage wipperman chains... shimano or kmc chains, and should be problem-free.
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Go full bling and get Fiberlyte, this is weight weenies after all!
Maybe try oval ones?
I have a set of Doval rings coming.
I have a set of Doval rings coming.
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Thank you everyone for your input I ended up getting some CT2 Stronglight's the black look top notch.
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Praxis always look good, happy with my CT2's as well though. Pics http://lbrc.org
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Can't go wrong with the Extralite Octaramp RC2. Love mine and the set is under 100g.