I'm a full member of the club!

[pyxichick]

Pedal Wench,

One day I noticed that my fellow riders always got chainring tattoos, but I never did. I couldn't figure out why, since I clip out right, and I'm much more of an amateur than my buddies.

Then it hit me. I rarely use my big ring. This means it's not greasy and doesn't leave a mark.

My solution for you is to keep the big ring clean!

[quint41]

I love the big ring! That's where I get all my speed! The guys I ride with always chastise me for riding on the big ring. It's not like I do it excessively, but I'm very confortable there on the flat. If I'm more comfortable and not taxing myself or the bike on the big ring (and I get exhausted spinning on the flat like they do), why not use it? Why do they put a big ring on the bike if not to use!

The big ring is my friend.

[CyclChyk]

I'm with you, Quint. The big ring is my friend too. (Which is also why I usually sport the tat)