Exactly. With most direct mount cranksets it's the pretty straightforward case of just ordering a chainring. Some frames will not clear the inset ring, and some frames will only clear it if you go smaller at the same time. So you'll have to 'measure' (I've had 100% success closing one eye and guesstimating what will fit - so while I measure bearings with a caliper, I eyeball chainring clearance - YMMV).
I bought a couple of (round) NSBillet SRAM 3-Bolt rings that I keep on hand for playing around with test bikes. I generally prefer an oval for riding with flat pedals (particularly on my single speed, but on multi-speed bikes as well) but the round rings are simpler to manage for this process.
I don't think Transition has a minimum chainring size but it may be worth confirming as it's a thing with some frames - usually carbon ones.
Jan. 12, 2022, 7:40 p.m. - Andrew Major
Exactly. With most direct mount cranksets it's the pretty straightforward case of just ordering a chainring. Some frames will not clear the inset ring, and some frames will only clear it if you go smaller at the same time. So you'll have to 'measure' (I've had 100% success closing one eye and guesstimating what will fit - so while I measure bearings with a caliper, I eyeball chainring clearance - YMMV). I bought a couple of (round) NSBillet SRAM 3-Bolt rings that I keep on hand for playing around with test bikes. I generally prefer an oval for riding with flat pedals (particularly on my single speed, but on multi-speed bikes as well) but the round rings are simpler to manage for this process. I don't think Transition has a minimum chainring size but it may be worth confirming as it's a thing with some frames - usually carbon ones.