I have the chainring shown below. It's the front sprocket of an ebike. Does this chainring need replacing or are the teeth still OK?
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One test you can do is to attempt to pull the chain away from the sprocket near the front. If you can pull the chain far enough that it's almost to the top of the closest tooth then either the chain or sprocket (or both) is at end of life. – Daniel R Hicks Oct 14 '18 at 0:25
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Perfectly OK but rather dirty. – Carel Oct 14 '18 at 18:12
Shows some wear, but looks OK.
All teeth look symmetrical and so do the spaces between them. Really worn teeth look like a swept back shark dorsal fin or develop a visible burr.
Do a Google image search for 'worn chainring teeth' and you'll get plenty of examples.
answered Oct 13 '18 at 18:41
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1That said, a chainring is cheap and if you have it apart now you might as well replace it now. – RoboKaren Oct 13 '18 at 19:22
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Like it’s around $20: motostrano.com/SRAM-PC-EX1-8-speed-Chain-Motostrano-com-p/… – RoboKaren Oct 13 '18 at 20:16
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1I'd clean and refit it, should last for at least one more full chain. Depends on your cost of labour, the value of your time. – Criggie♦ Oct 13 '18 at 22:40
Although the texture appears to be rusted/worn, the actual chainring itself seems to be okay. As someone said, the teeth are symmetrical as are the spaces in between each one. If this is the case, then you should be all good.
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