Where do you get your 32T 5Bolt 94mmBCD chainrings from?

[hamster]

You may be a reincarnation of a Japanese master of ikebana, I reckon. There's a lot of "odd number" stuff in that. And there's rotational and bilateral symmetry to contemplate as well..
And I think you're right. Nicest looking wheels do have an odd number of "spokes".
But think of the weight-saving with 4-bolt. You'll go up hills faster. And you can't see how many arms your cranks have when you're riding.

Hmm, I also realise that several my bikes have the Campag Record / Sugino style concealed 5th arm behind the crank arm...

 

[lensmansteve]

Lucky you! I see Spa still do a rh crank in that pattern. Stylish. I like the old Sakaes, from the sculptural point of view. I have the old and knackered SX from my '89 Montage (stripped extractor threads, not my fault guv) polished right up and ready for a new life as a lamp or something. It looks so spindly next to anything remotely modern.

 

[slomo]

Many thanks for all the suggestions.

Frustratingly i find 4 bolt cranks more aesthetically pleasing than their 5 limbed cousins.

So why wont the voices stop?!

You know the ones - the ones that tell you to keep it original.....

 

[lensmansteve]

Well, you can keep your original M563 in case you change your plans, but try a 4-bolt. I'll remind you that you may have chainline/Q issues. What you won't have is trouble finding rings to fit!