XT Hollowtech II chainring question

[Parrot of Doom]

The smallest ring on my crank is holding onto the chain as I'm climbing, the teeth are hooked with use.

So I need to replace it, but I'm not paying silly XT prices - the stupid thing obviously uses cheap metal, its only lasted 6 months. The cheapo rings on my Rockhopper have lasted 6 years!

So which rings are compatible with a 2008 XT Hollowtech II crank?

[neil_bolton]

Give Middleburn a call, they seem to stock everything and are still one of the best aftermarket ring suppliers (and British too).

Oh and they do pretty colours

http://www.middleburn.co.uk/chainrings_mtb.php

[JPJ]

Most of the Shimano range will fit, so you may be able to get some LX or SLX ones a little cheaper. Just check it is the right distance between the bolt holes on your existing chainring.

[.Adam.]

I think Deore chainrings fit an XT crank, which are steel so are cheap and should last a lot longer than the Aluminium XT stuff if you don't mind the extra bit of weight.

Edited by .Adam. on Thursday 30th April 20:15

[ed_crouch]

Deore chainrings all the way. The only reason to buy XT/R is to dispose of unnecessary money... Unless you're a SERIOUS weight weenie.

Deore.

Deore.

Cheap and they last. Although the comment about Middleburn Harcoat rings is a good call too. Supposed to be long-lasting. It depends how much of a masher you are?

[Parrot of Doom]

No Deore at CRC or many other places either. I may well order the 4-bolt 22T of one of these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...

Or I may also look at the Middleburn stuff (I really fancy one of those breaking-bolts).

[.Adam.]

Parrot of Doom said:

No Deore at CRC or many other places either. I may well order the 4-bolt 22T of one of these:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?Mod...

Or I may also look at the Middleburn stuff (I really fancy one of those breaking-bolts).

How about Merlin

Edited by .Adam. on Thursday 30th April 22:15