Hidden Bolt SRAM Chainring on Normal Crank?

[Themalletor]

I have a set of SRAM 46/36 chainrings that are currently on a SRAM Rival 22 crankset. They have the hidden bolt thats behind the crank arm.

I'm switching to one of the older style SRAM rival OCT cranks so I can use a stages powermeter.

Will my hidden bolt chainrings work with a traditional crank?? I'm hoping I dont have to buy a new set of chainrings.

Thanks for the help guys!

[kramnnim]

You can rotate them 180 degrees, the chain drop pin will be at the wrong location...

[Themalletor]

Wait so if I rotate them 180 degrees, will the chain drop pin then be at the right location?

Just wanted to clarify.

[kramnnim]

Rotate them 180 degrees so the shift ramps/pins are in the correct location. The pin will be in the wrong location and there is nothing you can do about it.

[Themalletor]

Thanks for the info!

So what are the effects of the pin being in the wrong location?

I'm trying to decide if its worth buying the non-hidden bolt version of the same chainrings.

[arthurlo]

Aesthetics, nothing to prevent the chain from being caught between the big ring and the crankarm, and a small chance of your shoe rubbing against the pin.

You can take a dremel to the pin and remove it to address the first and third issues. The middle issue can usually be remedied by having your front derailleur set up properly.

[Themalletor]

Perfect I'm going to give it a shot then. thanks for all the input