OVAL 1X 104 bcd Premium Chainring


$60.95
Color : Black
Variant : 26 (64bcd)Size Guide
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absoluteBLACK Premium 1X 104 & 64bcd Oval traction narrow wide chainrings are designed for any cranks that use 104bcd mounting interface. This is the most common mounting standard for Shimano and other 4 arm cranks. It is the most Premium oval chainring on the market with scientifically proven performance gains.

Ovals helped me with my osteoarthritis in both knees

" The oval rings continue to impress me and have made a genuine difference to my riding particularly as suffer from osteoarthritis in both knees. There does not seem to be as much stress on my knees and they don't ache when I have completed my rides. I am super impressed!"

Just a few hours and I’m used to them

" I had my AB chainring installed last week and after few hours of pedaling, boom, it hit me. This chainring made a big difference. My knees didn’t hurt, I felt faster on flats and uphill. "

Smooth ride and easy on the knees

" I’ll never go back to round. Super smooth, eased my knee pain, and has helped my climbs on technical ascents ten fold."

Better power delivery

" Initially, reluctant. However, after riding my 29er I was very impressed with the power distribution and no knee pain. AB undoubtable got it nailed. You won't even know your are riding an OVAL after 15 minutes time."

Great looks and even better climbing performance

" Super pleased with the overall look and performance of the chainring. I can 100% say that it does improve my pedaling while climbing and getting through rough uphill stuff. Each pedal stroke is now more fluid and cadence is better on those longer climbs."

Size (Mass +/-1g):

64BCD: 26T (35g), 28T (42g)

30T 104BCD: 36g - comes with special bolts and spacers

104BCD: 32T (41g), 34T (44g), 36T (53g)

Color

Black, Red

Compatibility

All cranks with 4x 104BCD interface. That means Shimano XT / Zee / Deore / SLX / XTR, Race Face Sixc, RF Ride, RF Chester, RF Respond, FSA, E13 and many more. Not compatible with Shimano HG+ chain and with Sram Flat Top chain. (please refer to section ‘IMPORTANT’ for exceptions and more information)

Material

cnc machined 7075 Txxx Aluminum. Long-lasting construction. Type II anodizing

Chainline

26&28T (64bcd) - 46mm ; 30T - 48mm ; 32T - 48.5mm ; 34&36T - 50mm

Mounting holes

4 x 104mm BCD (for 32T ring, bolts should be min 6mm long)

Ovality

Optimized to each size separately. Range: 10.2-14.4% and Timing of 110.5-116.3° after TDC (top dead center) Patent Pending

Important:

*32T chainring has build-in 2mm spacers and threaded holes (M8x0.75) to accommodate this size on spider. Other sizes have regular 10mm holes.

*30T chainring has build-in 2.5mm spacers and threaded holes (M8 / M5) to accommodate this size on spider. It also comes with bolts and spacers in the package: 2x M8 aluminium bolts T30 torx, 2x M5 steel bolts T25 torx and 2x eccentric spacers. This is a patent pending solution.

* 30T oval chainring will not fit some power meters, like SRAM Quarq Dzero 104 BCD. If you are unsure whether it will fit your power meter, please contact our customer service team.



If you wish to check for frame clearance with new oval ring, below you can find measurement of biggest dimension of the oval (tip to tip of tooth):

26T: 118mm ; 28T: 127mm ; 32T: 143mm ; 34T: 151mm ; 36T: 159mm



Advantages of our special 104 & 64bcd narrow wide chainrings:

*We mastered our oval chainrings to perfection, so you can get best possible advantage from the oval/elliptical shape.
*Finest design to provide excellent weight to strength ratio
*One of a kind special oval shape (Patent Pending)
*Greatly improves traction and climbing abilities
*Unique Patent Pending narrow-wide teeth profiles to keep your chain in place for minimum 12 months!
*Special 3D teeth machining for ultimate mud relief decrease wear and noise dramatically
*Superb quality and great look.
*You will ride faster using ovals. If you keep using round ring then others will get quicker.
*You will not "feel" the oval shape at all
*Reduces stress on knees


How to mount 104bcd Absoluteblack oval narrow wide chainring:

There is a small mark (triangle shaped) on the inner circumference of the chainring.

This mark Must sit behind the crank arm.

In 28T oval there is a dimple instead of the triangle mark. That dimple must align with the crank arm and Must be visible to you when mounting the chainring (recesses on the mounting holes face the crank tabs)


Don't know what bolts to use with 32T oval chainring with integrated threads?

They are standard bolts. You can use a granny ring bolts (from 64bcd chainring) or use the ones that connect middle and big ring from 3X crank. You can also buy them from us in Bolts tab. Pick "Long" ones. Other sizes like 34 and 36T use "short" bolts.


Oval (elliptical) narrow wide chainring does not compromise the work of clutch mechanism in rear derailleur. It also does not require chain tensioner when using in singlespeed application. Riding out of saddle on the uphill will become more pleasant. These chainrings also help you to recover after knee injuries as pedaling becomes smoother and less exhausting. It is the most advanced oval chainring currently on the market.

The most advanced, Patent Pending narrow/wide tooth profile ever produced, guarantee minimum 12 months of excellent chain retention capabilities! We mean it. Always use a new chain with a new chainring.


Chain compatibility

Not compatible with Shimano HG+ chain

Chainguide needed?

No. But if you want one then chain guide should have 2 teeth more capacity than nominal oval ring size.


Not convinced yet? Read what other customers write in Reviews tab.

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OVAL rings - unfair advantage in singlespeed? MTBR forum reviews.

Round rings do not optimize the way humans produce power

Silver World Champion Marek Konwa is using and testing our Shimano oval chainrings. Used also by World Champion Maja Wloszczowska.


The World's best oval (elliptical) narrow/wide 104bcd traction chainring. Non circular chainrings, Shimano oval chainring

Designed in UK. Manufactured in Poland (EU).


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