For an eMTB, steel is more resistant to wear from the drivetrain being under higher torque. Longer life out of the steel chainring. I’m sure aluminum would be fine, but the steel chainring was $18 USD shipped and the aluminum chainring was $$60 USD shipped.
I went with the SRAM X-Sync 2 Eagle...
SRAM Rider Support confirmed that the X-Sync 2 Eagle 104BCD Steel chainring only comes in 32, 34, and 38 tooth. They do not make a 36 tooth steel. However, they do offer a 36 tooth chainring in aluminum.
I prefer the steel chainring and ordered the 38 tooth.
Has anyone with a 2022 successfully swapped the chainring without removing the crank and spider? Reached about to a couple of you and have received response that you had to remove the crank and spider.
Thanks. I think that link with the 36t is an aluminum chainring vs the steel chainring you are running in a 38t. Sent a message to SRAM to see if the 36t in steel is available and asked for a part #. We will see. Otherwise going to go with the 38t same as you.
Is the stock 34T steel chainring threaded? I want to upgrade to a 36T and use the factory bolts hardware. I expect that the stock chain length will work just fine.
Both good options and available in Orange.
https://www.oneupcomponents.com/collections/pedals/products/comp-pedal?variant=8136953593953
https://www.crankbrothers.com/products/stamp-1-large
Bike / Product Year: 2021
Manufacturer: Oneup Components
Model: Aluminum Pedals
Size Standard
Asking Price: $100 USD
Location San Diego, CA
Description Excellent condition OneUp aluminum pedals. Very light use and ready to ride.
Buyer pays shipping.
Contacted Specialized Rider Care and they sent me a clamp that looks very similar to the one you made.
Pointed out the missing clamp to my local Specialized dealer and they found the correct clamp for the Gen3. Said most bikes are not arriving with this clamp, but a Levo S-Works on the floor...