You sure the ring wasn't bent???
On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 12:52:52 EST, NortonMarg wrote
> In a message dated 12/17/03 8:14:25 PM Pacific Standard Time,
> lists@PeterWhiteCycles.com writes:
>
> > Sorry, but there is absolutely no truth to this. Although this myth has
> > been
> > around since Super Record rings were introduced, there is neither any
> > empirical evidence that this is true, nor any reason why it should be true.
> >
> > Any deflection you see in chainrings is from flexing of the seat tube
> > between the front derailleur and the BB shell, and flexing of the bottom
> > bracket axle. There are no lateral forces on chainrings, except during
> > shifts.
> >
>
> I beg to differ. Nobody told me this story, it's something I noticed
> (on a VERY stiff frame that I made) by looking down while pedaling.
> Back when I was pretty strong. Theoretically, you may be right, but
> what is empirical evidence if not seat-of-the-pants experience and observation?
> Stevan Thomas
> Alameda, CA
>
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