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Chainring compatibility question
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Anyone have any info/advice about aftermarket chainrings on a Shimano Deore XT FC-M737, five-arm 94-58 bcd crank? I would like to increase the gearing from the 42-32-22 to 44-34-24 or 46-36-26. There are some Shimano chainrings out there, but they are expensive. Will I have problems installing BBB, FSA, or some other brand chainrings on the Shimano crank? I have always used the same brand for replacement parts to keep installation and operational problems to a minimum, and have no idea if they would fit and work properly.

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#2
Had a lot of troubles mixing FSA and Shimano on my father's road bike, should stick with one brand if your wallet makes it possible
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#3
Don't mix chain rings from different suppliers, but you will be fine if you all the same brand of rings on a different brand of crank.
Nigel
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Just an update... I bought a set of Middleburn slickshift ramped & pinned, Hardcoat 26-36-46 94-58 chainrings. I installed them on my shimano crank with no problems and they shift very well. Thanks for the info Bob and Nigel.

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