Absolute Black - Oval Cinch Chain Ring - Install and Impressions

[@Karpiel73]

I recently found out an old RaceFace Isis drive bb tool fits the cinch lockring perfectly! I was glad I didnt have to buy another tool.

[@medina23]

I'm glad others find their own bikes' colorway as hilariously ugly as I do mine. Great vid, thanks.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Michael Medina thanks for your feedback :)

[@johnb5482]

Thanks this will be helpful. I have an AB oval on my road bike and I DO notice a difference there. I am considering one for my MTB. Used to live in Evergreen, Calgary. I thought I noticed an Alberta Accent.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

I’m glad I could help. Alberta accent LOL!

[@angeloviray8019]

Great Great Great planning to install Oval black

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Awesome! Enjoy :)

[@stevenlengyel6651]

Thanks for the update Mitch. I got the answer I needed. You the man...

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Anytime man! Enjoy the oval!

[@stevendods6276]

What was the final verdict on this product? Are you still using today - was there a follow-up video I missed? I just bought two, one for the misses and one for me. Didn't install yet, so if it is just bike jewelry, I would rather save the energy.

[@archerzahir7545]

i guess it's kind of off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch new series online?

[@andrewgary4345]

@Archer Zahir Ehh try flixportal. just search on google for it:P -andrew

[@archerzahir7545]

@Andrew Gary thanks, I went there and it seems like a nice service :D I appreciate it !

[@andrewgary4345]

@Archer Zahir You are welcome xD

[@CDub-np1cc]

My first mountain bike in 1986 had an oval chain ring. It was called cycloid. I don't know if it made any difference in my riding ability.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Probably not 😂. Good memory though.

[@Philipparteric]

I put mine on yesterday and it works. I ride a hill which is straight up and straight down so the climbing was effecting my knees. I went down to a 28T from a 30T, which of course helped since I have a 1 x 11 42T, but I could feel the Oval working in my favor on the climbs. It really helps on the technical rocky climbs also👍

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Awesome!

[@strokenumber3]

That's her! Love the Canadian(?) vernacular...

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+David Simons haha awesomeness me!!!!

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+David Simons nailed it! Canadian!

[@stevenlengyel6651]

so Mitch whats the deal, are you glad you made the change? Do you recommend? Anything to report regarding chain drop? Thx

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Steven Lengyel definitely! I notice better traction on bumpy climbs. The weird feeling of kind of a bumpy cadence has gone away... now it's all power all the time. I plan on putting these on some of my other bikes as well.

[@tiortedrootsky]

@@MitchOnTwoWheels after another 2 years, do you still use ovals? Anything else to add about your experience with it?

[@gilvillamor5066]

Hi is that boost Oval Chain ring?

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

This is a standard chainring, although they make the exact same thing with boost spacing.

[@tomtaylor7292]

Looks soooo nice but can I use it with the SRAM eagle XO group set with the narrow chain,,????????

[@tomtaylor7292]

Are you sure,?????? SRAM are way different to shimmano,,,,,,the teeth don't look shark fin shape like mine,,,, I'm on the phone tumoz deffo,,,,cheers fu reply I'm on it,,,,,,,,

[@tomtaylor7292]

Well to be honast I've rang a shop and they said,,,, how old is mine,!!! I said a year,,, and they said I wouldn't bother unless its worn or needs changing,,, and save yourself 90 English pounds,,!!!!

[@boodoodoo2]

I'm just about to replace an RF ring with an AB pretty much the same as you but I find the AB chainline to be 2-3 mm more inboard than the standard RF ring... did you have any issues with that? From my Googling it seems my XX1 cassette wants 49 mm and the RF Next SL cinch has 51 mm so maybe the AB will put it where it should have been all along. I've never had an issue with the stock chainline though and honestly in 1x11 its all crosschain anyway. I'm typically only torqueing on the top 4 cogs anyway.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+boodoodoo2 Hey! Shoot an email to AB. For some reason I'm thinking you can mount it a few different ways? I haven't had any issues and my chainline is centred. Perhaps spacing the cranks helped this on my end? Not sure.

[@boodoodoo2]

MitchOnTwoWheels already done. They figure inboard is better and offered a return and lesser offset for the boost version if it's unused. I'll probably give it a try I just thought your situation was analogous so was fishing for if you had any issues. Tell tale difference is when you lay the RF and the AB on the counter the difference in offset is obvious.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+boodoodoo2 Interesting how Boost spacing throws things off... I'm sure AB will sort things out as needed. Im surprised Boost makes this subtle of a difference. You taught me something new today.

[@boodoodoo2]

MitchOnTwoWheels the boost version is a 3 mm offset vs 6 mm for std cinch. Anyway I mounted it and it works fine no issues on the stand and should be fine all around. Little cog rides fine too. I did find the spline interface a little sloppy though. Lots of play, not a tight fit. Hopefully that's not a long term issue waiting to happen. Rides fine. Thanks for your feedback.

[@ThunderStruckMTB]

Tried one, and after the "it's better because I bought it" feeling wore off, I R&R'd it and sold it for a slight loss..... Didn't care for how it felt at higher cadences, and it abused my RD's clutch too.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+ThunderStruckCoach valid points... I find climbing with the clutch disengaged to be helpful. I'm never spinning a climb more than 90 RPM and have since gotten used to how to sprint with it... I'm glad you tried it out and gave it your true opinion. No hate here.

[@BranGrizz]

sounds about right. there's a reason no one uses oval chainrings, it's because they're awful

[@manabiker]

A 32t round, vs a 32t oval is an unfair advantage, I call a 32t oval a part time 34t because of the height.. just go from a 32t round to a 34t round and you'll see a good improvement.. people changing from a 32t round to a 32t oval should see a difference, its TRICKNOLOGY !!! it sells stuff, I'm waiting for oval wheels...;) !!!

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Oval wheels haha! Love it.

[@bcc1955]

The torque spec on the first 8mm bolt you loosened is 37 ft-lbs. Not so easy to remove. I'm looking for how it is done. Video does not help with that hard part.

[@dillwiggle2]

I just picked up this crank and the RF ring has a hollow small hole on it, I'm guessing it goes in the centre of the crank arm too then hey ?

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

It’s for lining it up to where it needs to go.

[@dillwiggle2]

Where it needs to go ? lol ummm ok

[@BPoweredLove]

If you're trying to talk Canadian, it's "eh" not "hey" at the end of that question.

[@jackduffy1817]

As I look at this oval chain wheel, This must be utilizing the Isochronous curve, Isochronous, Meaning in Greak, Same speed curve. This will affect the cadence of pedaling on a bycicle. Very interesting mine friend, Who put this Idear to gether.

[@jackduffy1817]

Was this one of Nicola Tesla's Idea's.

[@richpotatothebestg.m.ovegg2599]

Are you trolling or just dumb?

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Lol.

[@foxhound143]

Do I need to add more chain links if I change my standard 34t chainring to a 34t oval chainring?

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Nope. You’re all set.

[@johnson7228]

"BBT92"?

[@1984biddogg]

are you still with the 32t or did you move upto the 34t Im in the same situation I currently ride 32t round. Not sure to go same 32t oval or 34t oval?

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Adam Leng I stayed at 32T. Ever so slight difference.

[@1984biddogg]

Thanks , Do you have to adjust the chain links when going from 32t to 34t ?

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Adam Leng you may have to add a few chain links depending on how long your chain is currently.

[@rmartignoni]

How does it feel when pedaling over 90 rpm? Overall, does it worth changing to an oval chainring?

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Raphael Martignoni it certainly feels different... but you get used to it. Is it worth it? I'm not sure... but I'm not taking it off.

[@BrianMaynardLetsDoThisThing]

Are you still using this setup, if so did you stick to the 32 or did you change to the 34?

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Brian Maynard still using the 32T setup. It seems to work just as advertised!

[@jonienglish3231]

all in your head !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Joni English Haha! still have it mounted.

[@jonienglish3231]

just mounted one today 36t deckas on a 104 raceface atlas crank had shimano bio pace before ,

[@BuckeyeMCS]

Did you ever try the 34?

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+BuckeyeMCS nope still have it. I've been really happy with the 32T

[@BuckeyeMCS]

I asked because I bought a 32 thinking my front was a 32 it is actually a 30 so I'm wondering if I should return it and get a 30

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+BuckeyeMCS I have friends who have jumped up 2T count and not have any issues with feeling bogged down. You have to remember that it's an engineered pedal stroke, and will feel significantly harder in the hard spot, and significantly easier on the back stroke. A lot of people jump up 2T going oval from a round ring. You'll love it.

[@BuckeyeMCS]

I am going to try the 32T. I have the RaceFace Aeffect and I for the life of me cant figure out how to get the crank off. I removed the bolt. On yours it looks like a self extracting bolt. Mine is not, evidently.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+BuckeyeMCS yikes! Good luck brother!

[@the.communist]

personal touches, oh yes, i would like to see how quick they refund you should you wish to send back product

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Fran Rod I haven't had a reason to send anything back yet, but I imagine they stand behind their promise... I'm not working for them or anything, I'm just giving my impressions of the product.

[@QuinnErno]

Do you have to loosen the cap on the crank I can't get them off

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Quinn Erno Hey! no you don't loosen the cap. The you loosen the inside hex key to pull the cranks. The cap secures the inside bolt and acts as the puller.

[@jaakko200987654321]

lol we have the exact same looking forks

[@AlexeiPavlov]

That is incorrect installation as far as placing the oval against the crank - look at crank perpendicular to the floor, you should have the Ring as flat as possible because that is where the "dead spot" is.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Alex Pavlov Absolute black has my same installation on their website. I see your thought, but it's just slightly off how they recommend installation.

[@123456bmx]

Your deep breathing after 4:20 gave me anxiety

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+123456bmx haha!

[@KnickKnack07]

I don't get it...unless you are a one legged rider, when you are on the upstroke on the one pedal, you are pushing on the other. so having fewer teeth then hurts. Just because it is the other side of the crank being pushed doesn't mean it isn't providing power to the drivetrain.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+knickknack07 you are correct, you don't get it. :)

[@mariorodas7731]

MARIORODAS

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+Mario Rodas What does that even mean? I assume you're on board.

[@HeretiCflow]

*heavy breathing* ^^

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

+FlowPublican it was all passion.

[@nicholascaptures]

Looks so bad.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

How so?

[@nicholascaptures]

MitchOnTwoWheels the colour scheme obviously. No big deal. I would have just stuck with a black ring.

[@MitchOnTwoWheels]

Offered in black as well :)