Oval chainrings

[Serious Panda]

I use AB and Rapide ovals. I can feel that the AB is slightly more oval, and I prefer this, but it does not justify the almost double price tag. I will replace the AB with a Rapide oval when its worn out.

[Boerklong]

Thanks. Will try 34 oval instead of round

[TAAHIRWP]

Has anyone tried the csixx oval?

 

Why does it say "TT"

 

I'm currently on a 1 X 10 setup with 32T front and 11-40T rear.

 

What size oval would I go to?

[rudi-h]

 34T Oval. Depending on how oval it is will give you an equivalent of +/- 32T up a climb and +/- a 36T on flat sections.

 

huh...

 

it also has a fixed number of teeth which determines your cadence.  34t oval = 34t round

[Bobbo_SA]

huh...

 

it also has a fixed number of teeth which determines your cadence.  34t oval = 34t round

 

Yes and no, its not only about the number of teeth, at the top of the arc you're pulling the chain in a straighter line and marginally further than a round 34.

 

Whether you can actually tell the difference, or if its any better, who knows

[Monark]

Well I fell for the coolaid and rode with the AB 32 this morning for the first time. My pedal stroke is pretty good as I have spent a lot of time working on it. I actually felt that the oval ring was interfering with it. I will give it some time and see how it goes. No miracles or huge performance gains to be seen. Only rode for 90 mins with 550m of climbing so I wont judge it just yet.

[Eddy Gordo]

Well I fell for the coolaid and rode with the AB 32 this morning for the first time. My pedal stroke is pretty good as I have spent a lot of time working on it. I actually felt that the oval ring was interfering with it. I will give it some time and see how it goes. No miracles or huge performance gains to be seen. Only rode for 90 mins with 550m of climbing so I wont judge it just yet.

Which one did you get?

Most of them can be adjusted. Find the position that suits you