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If that is the case it makes sense that i find riding my 32 oval by 11/42 cassette bike feels the same as my other 34 round by 11/46 cassette bike
How is the climbing on the 34 with 1146 cassette? With my current setup 32T 1142 cassette i hardly to never touch the 42. I normally make use of the 37 for climbing also depending how steep it is.
Going to change my SS from a round 32*16 to an Oval 34*18 later today .... Just because I can and give it a go
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Please let me know how it feel and your input on it. Thanks
Put it on and go ride, I haven't experienced any of those issues ... Yes you now have a 34 where you had a 32 but you also have a 46 where you had a 42
Toughen up buttercup [emoji6]
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Haha...I like the Straight forward answer. Thanks mate.
So i've ordered my oval 34T along with 1146XT Cassette and new chain and now i'm just starring at it. Did i make the right decision in going with a 34T seeing im on 32T round at the moment with 1142 cassette.....shouldnt i have gotten the 32T rather? Interesting read on some forums and youtube and the guys complaining about the oval messing up their clutch and all sorts of derailleur problems. How true is this? This oval thing really got me excited and now i'm more confuse after parts arrived. Input needed and thanks.
Just check, the Sunrace is not 10-50, it is 11-50. That is why you can use it without XD...
Yes meant 1150..thanx for correcting me.
I recently changed to the Absolute Black (32T direct mount oval) on my Sram Eagle - I won't punt it but it is something you have to try.
The price is very good and quality is jewellery standard.
Now for my road bike.....
Also running direct mount but lyne pulse. Decided to go for the 34T oval. Currently running 32T direct round chainring with 1142 at the back. 1050 Sunrace or 1146 XT soon to be on.
Thank you all for your input. I will give the oval a go and see how i like it.
It's personal preference.
I have tried oval rings on both the road and mountain bikes. No matter what I did, I couldn't get used to them. I have since gone back to round rings - they just work for me.
Your best bet is to try it and see if it works for you. Chainrings aren't that expensive, and there is a good market for a slightly used one. Buy an oval ring, give it and try and the worst that can happen is you don't like it and then sell it.
Good feedback. I have read that it somehow put less strain on your knees, how true is that? I'm coming from Patella Tendinitis or i'm still battling with it because of trail running which i still do. I can do easy 100km on the MTB with slightest of knee pain that doesnt force me to stop.
I'm a big fan of the Absolute Black ovals. They come already threaded which is convenient. Really love the feel of the ovals, won't go back to round.
Thanx. Appreciated. I'm thinking of sticking to Lyne Pulse and getting from them. Reason why is that it's soft on my pockets and won't break the bank:).
Good day hubbers. I am in the process of upgrading my chainring. Currently im running a Lyne Pulse crank with 32T round chainring and 11 42 Cassette. I am strong on the climbs so the combination is good. What i found out is im out of gears on the flats and the slightest of downhill. I want to get a 34T chainring to remedy this. I now am stuck at getting a Oval chanring or a Round chainring. Any input would be much appreciated. Oh i'm on a hardtail.
Round vs Oval Chainring
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29er is allready advantage over 26er. Fitness not where i want to be, i do alot of trail running and not so much road running. Weight 62kg 1.8 length (skinny dude). Yes i considder myself fit. I can ride a bike and i can ride the hell out of it (guys be like WTF when i pass them). Setup is pretty standard with good components that suit my riding style. Thanks for your input.