I posted the previous post on a bike forum and it was pointed out that the splits in the chain rings were intentional and were designed to aid shifting with indexed shifters. Nevertheless, I don't like the center driven, fused crank set design.
I am an average guy, no spectacular accomplishments, yet, like a world tour on bike, etc. I will try to document my attempts to pursue bicycling at a minimal cost.
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