I am needing to change my middle chainring on my bike. its a

shimano
32 middle ring
4 arm
IG
what are the options from just buying the same one again. are there any stronger longer lasting parts??

I have tried Race Face, Truvativ and FSA, and Shimano unfortunately outlasted all of them. Middle rings tend to wear out quick, as you use them the most. Unless someone makes a good shifting stainless steel ring? be bloody heavy though.

I saw this review a while back but haven't needed to change my middle ring yet.
Sounds good though

http://www.mtbbritain.co.uk/cycle_dinamics_titanium_chainrings/cycle_cynamics_titanium_chainrings.html

I have Middleburn Hardcote rings and have been very impressed. They are machined from Alu alloy, and then given a teflon coating. I have given mine a lot of abuse in terms of long, muddy rides, and they have yet to show serious signs of wear.

Hughly recommended!

www.middleburn.co.uk

Erm, *highly* recommended!

thanks for the help i am now after a middle burn 32t ring with slick shift and the hard core coating on. but can't find a place to buy one from. i have had a look at the list of dealers on his site. they don't stock the full range.

where can i get one from??

I have had the cycle dynamics titanium chainrings (as referred to in Ciff's post)on my two bikes for about a year and they are excellent. Still look (and shift) like new after a year's abuse.