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I’m just replacing the FUBAR drivetrain on my cross bike.
Is it ok to fit superstar components raptor 1x chainrings “backwards”?
The rings clearly have a front (machined) side and a back ( smooth) side. However, chainline, and my frame’s integrated chain catcher mean that it would be better to fit the chainring on the spider’s inner position, and the countersunk bolt holes mean that they need to be “flipped” so the smooth side faces out. I can’t see any reason why this would be an issue, but it’s a few years since I last worked on a bike so just wanted to check.