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Oval or round and why - POLL (out of interest)


NotSoBigBen

Round or Oval, why and what benefits  

30 members have voted

  1. 1. Which do you use Oval or Round chainring on your 1* MTB

    • Oval
      18
    • Round
      12
  2. 2. If round why not Oval

    • Never tried it
      8
    • Tried it but didn't like it
      2
    • Don't trust snake oil
      1
    • I have an Oval ring
      19
  3. 3. Which benefits did you feel you have gained (perceived or otherwise)

    • Easier on the knees
      11
    • Better traction on steep loose climbs
      11
    • Better climbing in general
      12
    • Less fatigue over long distances
      9
    • 'Faster' on the flats
      6
    • Feels like a smaller and bigger gear in one (i.e. a 32 feels like a 30 on the ups and a 34 on the flats)
      4
    • Felt no benefit at all
      7


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My experience was that it worked really well at lower cadences, but as soon as I got over about 100rpm it felt jerky.

 

Back on round again, doubt I'll go back.

Posted

What’s a 1* MTB?

 

Never used oval rings

IMO it’s all in the mind, if it works for some good stuff

You need to focus and keep up Jack! Us cool kids have moved on [emoji39]

 

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