I just installed theNo nothing to bend. I just took the pedal off and slid the chainring in place. Then I screwed it to the spider with the 4 provided screws.
I just installed the front chain ring on my 2022 Reign didn't even have to remove the pedal(I have candy3's) It slips right over pedal and bolts up just like the originals. The bolts are longer and instead of the slotted type nut inserts it has a insert with a thin 10 mm nut. I used a ignition type wrench to hold them it in place and tighten Allen bolts. It's relatively easy no need to remove the spider at all.Great step to step guide. Unfortunately I fount it too late and I had already mounted AXS XO on my Reign E+0. I don't know if the center nut (the center spider) is the same in the E+0 but I was able to install the SRAM X0 chainring without removing the center nut. It was not easy, I have to say, but after a few tries It went into position.