Always amazed to see the ingenuity you have when it comes to optimizing bikes, Andrew. Great read every time.
Choosing the chainring is currently a personal dilemma. There are some dirt cheap 30T 6mm offset steel chainrings available, but it's hard to pick between that and a lighter weight (albeit more costly) one. The chainline is just disgusting for 12spd drivetrains, especially if you like to earn your descents on the Shore and you don't have tree trunks for legs.
April 13, 2021, 12:23 a.m. - YDiv
Always amazed to see the ingenuity you have when it comes to optimizing bikes, Andrew. Great read every time. Choosing the chainring is currently a personal dilemma. There are some dirt cheap 30T 6mm offset steel chainrings available, but it's hard to pick between that and a lighter weight (albeit more costly) one. The chainline is just disgusting for 12spd drivetrains, especially if you like to earn your descents on the Shore and you don't have tree trunks for legs.