I've seen brand spankin' new chainrings that were slightly bent (or should I say, "not perfectly flat") ... from a variety of manufacturers.
On Thu, 18 Dec 2003 13:13:02 EST, NortonMarg wrote
> In a message dated 12/18/03 9:57:53 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> stevens@veloworks.com writes:
>
> > You sure the ring wasn't bent???
> >
>
> The outer SR ring was brand new, and unused as was the SR 42. The
> only change I made was the substitution of a NR 42 inner ring. There
> was then less deflection. Stevan Thomas Alameda, CA
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