The big ring / small ring difference is most likely due to the fact that the pedalling force is being applied to the wheel in a slightly different direction because of the different chainline.
@NickCJ started
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The big ring / small ring difference is most likely due to the fact that the pedalling force is being applied to the wheel in a slightly different direction because of the different chainline.