Source of chainrings

[find_bruce]

I need to get a couple of 39T chainrings, 130mm bcd & was surprised at the price of chainrings, even at the usual suspects - eg

Shimano 105 5700 crankset $130
Shimano 105 5700 39T $30
Shimano 105 5700 53T $51

ie a pair of chainrings are 60% the price of a whole crankset. Nothing special about the chainrings either, it is not like the outer ring is the fancy hollow forged version like the 6700.

Anyone know a good source of chainrings ?

[QuangVuong]

I've got a few 39t Biopaces. Long lasting steel ones. As well as the matching 52t rings.

Otherwise, Stronglight chainrings from Ribble.

[dalai47]

I have successfully ordered Stronglight CT2 chainrings a couple of times through French online shop http://www.xxcycle.com" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Best range of Stronglight rings I've found online, but if you want to stick with Shimano rings they have these too...

[ldrcycles]

Luckily i've found my current cranks have the right BCD to use steel Biopace rings (which i have a virtually unlimited supply of), otherwise it would be a matter of buying a new set of cranks whenever the rings wear out, which is ridiculous.