Zatek Posted February 17, 2016 Posted February 17, 2016 *sorry for the hijack* I bought a set of Rotor Qrings last year(110BCD) but the didn't work with my Ultegra 6800 crankset which I was told it would. I am now actually looking for 130BCD Rotor QRings or Osymetric rings which will work with my crankset or will I have to get a new crank to go with the rings?? All advice will be appreciated. Thanks Guys.You will need to get 4 bolt qrings. I had the same problem and bought a new crankset 5 bolt. Just remember you will only have ocp3 with the 4 bolt crankset.
Rick Sanchez Posted March 13, 2016 Posted March 13, 2016 Went from a AB Oval 34T on my SLX crank to a FRM Oval 34T on my new XX1 crank. What a difference... The FRM is even more oval. Only difference so far is the "feel", no difference regarding speed etc., although I have gotten quite a few PR's on Strava with the FRM ring Was on a round ring for one ride, and it just feels so wrong. My knees took strain and my quads could not handle nearly as much as they could with the oval, as I had a lot more lactic build up. Round feels like so much more effort is required to turn the cranks. Would recommend oval to anyone, as it has really made a difference for me.
Eddy Gordo Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 Went from a AB 34T on my SLX crank to a FRM Oval 34T on my new XX1 crank. What a difference... The FRM is even more oval. Only difference so far is the "feel", no difference regarding speed etc., although I have gotten quite a few PR's on Strava with the FRM ring Was on a round ring for one ride, and it just feels so wrong. My knees took strain and my quads could not handle nearly as much as they could with the oval, as I had a lot more lactic build up. Round feels like so much more effort is required to turn the cranks. Would recommend oval to anyone, as it has really made a difference for me.Yeah, the oval just feels so effortless to pedal
NotSoBigBen Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 I am starting get that 'powerband' feeling about oval chainrings ...... not that I believe they have no benefit but .....
Rick Sanchez Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 I am starting get that 'powerband' feeling about oval chainrings ...... not that I believe they have no benefit but ..... Don't knock it 'til you try it
NotSoBigBen Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 Don't knock it 'til you try it I had a set of Rotor 3D cranks on my Jamis FS for about 3 years, just recently changed it to 1*11 with a 'normal' crank and conventional 32 NW .... I cannot honestly say that I miss them 'big' time but ja whatever blows your hair back
Veebee Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 You will need to get 4 bolt qrings. I had the same problem and bought a new crankset 5 bolt. Just remember you will only have ocp3 with the 4 bolt crankset. just for info, the 4 bolt shimano Q rings have 3 ocp settings. I have the 52/36 on the Ultegra 6800 and there's 3 on there, will confirm which ones exactly.
WR 1.0 Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 I have a SRAM BB30 crank and I use the GXP direct mount rings. You just take your spider off. Im running a SRAM XO BB30 crank 120 BCD (39t), which option will I need?
Rick Sanchez Posted March 14, 2016 Posted March 14, 2016 Im running a SRAM XO BB30 crank 120 BCD (39t), which option will I need?Depends if you have a long or short spindle crank.Assuming you want to go direct mount, If it is the long spindle version, commonly found on Specialized bikes, then you must use the GXP version. If not, then you need the short spindle version (BB30), which you won't find in SA. In which case, your only option would be to get a 104BCD BB30 spider and just use a 104BCD chainring. http://absoluteblack.cc/images/_katalog/BB30des/bb30-spindle-type.jpg
WR 1.0 Posted April 1, 2016 Posted April 1, 2016 Is it a simple process to change the spider? (have not found anything on Youtube or web).What about direct mount chainrings? is it perhaps an option?
Rick Sanchez Posted April 3, 2016 Posted April 3, 2016 Is it a simple process to change the spider? (have not found anything on Youtube or web).What about direct mount chainrings? is it perhaps an option?Very simple. Remove the crank and you will see 3 torx bolts where the spider connects to the crank. Direct Mount would be ideal, as it is lighter and should have a more direct power transfer. Just use those same 3 bolts to connect the chainring to the crank
bullet77 Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 First experience with oval this morning. It had to be a tar road ride. Started the ride and could feel something different straight away. Within a km it felt normal pedaling. I'd read that standing/climbing and pedaling is where a real difference can be felt. Well that took me by surprise, I felt like my pedaling was much smoother and powerful, like pedaling in a circle, and not mashing up and down. Strava tells me I got 4 PR's, 2 of them on hills that I've ridden plenty times. I'll have to ride a few of my familiar routes and trails to see the all important Strava times.
Veebee Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 After riding properly on Q-rings for about 6 weeks now, I can really feel a difference on the flats and also much easier to climb while standing. my legs also feel much fresher after a ride.
robsc Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 Did you go 32 oval Bullet . Probably going to do the same
Pointer Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 what is the best option?? FRM vs Absolute Black vs Wolftooth
AlanD Posted April 21, 2016 Posted April 21, 2016 what is the best option?? FRM vs Absolute Black vs WolftoothKalbo
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