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Pete Biggs
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I've just bought a used TA 50t chainring via eBay (for more than peanuts). It was described as
"brand new (used once on for a pursuit on the track)".
Nevermind the obvious contradiction between brand new and used, but how much wear could result from
one track pursuit?
The teeth on this ring are noticeably hooked and have distinct ridges on the bottom of the
"valleys". The wear seems the equivalent of several hundred miles (at the very least) on the road to
me - with ordinary road bike & cycling, and I do have specific experience of TA rings so know what
both new and well used ones look like.
I've got no personal experience with track riding. Are the extra stresses on the track so much
greater that a chainring can be this worn after just one race?
Thanks for any help. I'm considering asking for a discount or refund. EBay's feedback is a handy
facility, isn't it
~PB (no digital camera or scanner so can't post a picture easily)
"brand new (used once on for a pursuit on the track)".
Nevermind the obvious contradiction between brand new and used, but how much wear could result from
one track pursuit?
The teeth on this ring are noticeably hooked and have distinct ridges on the bottom of the
"valleys". The wear seems the equivalent of several hundred miles (at the very least) on the road to
me - with ordinary road bike & cycling, and I do have specific experience of TA rings so know what
both new and well used ones look like.
I've got no personal experience with track riding. Are the extra stresses on the track so much
greater that a chainring can be this worn after just one race?
Thanks for any help. I'm considering asking for a discount or refund. EBay's feedback is a handy
facility, isn't it
~PB (no digital camera or scanner so can't post a picture easily)