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Your cart is empty.Round chainrings are standard because, well, they're standard, but they don't actually match the changing power output of your legs through a pedal stroke. Absolute Black's SRAM Oval Chainring's oblong shape makes pedaling easier in hard spots and steadier in easy spots, so you can keep a constant and smooth cadence without having to deal with dead up-strokes and leg-crushing down-strokes. This makes it easier to nail down the highly efficient circular pedaling motion that's we're all after, and improves traction by eliminating the wheel slip that happens during hard down-strokes on loose terrain.
Nikiel
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2024
Felt improved pedaling on steep inclines. Easy to install. Looks great and matches bike really well. No need to change chain length. When from 28t round to 32t oval
Eli Bolin
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2021
I was going to go from a 30t to 32t anyway and decided to go with the Absolute Black. Price is slightly cheaper than the website and delivery was much faster. It's hard to tell a difference up hills because I went up in gearing but I really notice it on long straights. It seems like I can put more power to the crank. It was easy to replace on my 2020 Giant Fathom 1 MTB. I was worried it didn't have the 3mm offset but it does.
justsayyes
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2019
Really well made. I'm using this on a 1x10 SRAM drive train. Cassette is a 11x42 Sunrace. Yes, time goes backwards when I'm crawling in the low gear. But I'm old!Only problem is that the chain crawls off the 42 if I pedal backward. I don't do that while riding, but do so when adjusting the pedals when getting on the bike or moving it around the garage. Problem solved by a) not pedaling backward in the 42; b) not leaving it the 42 when not riding or working on it.Great product.
Customer
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2018
Love it
Jeffery G. Lane
Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2018
I needed a chain ring to help soften the torque spikes during steep climbs on my mountain bike. This product did the trick,
Julián Rico Margerit
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2018
ok
Kelly Longtine
Reviewed in the United States on December 16, 2017
Quality item - love the oval. Wont go back.
andres
Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2017
This is flat out amazing. This is not one of those things where you are not sure of its performance benefit. It becomes super clear the moment the climb hits. Takes 3 pedal strokes to get used to. I almost dont want to write a review as having this is no doubt a competative advantage. Weekend warior muuust have.
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