Is an Oval Chainring any good?

[@JS-sy8mo]

I tried one yesterday for the first time and found it makes the peddle stroke buttery smooth, I was really surprised how much I liked it, almost like it fixed my peddle stroke.

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

thats great to hear, join the oval club lol

[@zumbaRdie]

Your explanation make sense. I do want to add that as you get to your power phase the speed increased because the chainring is much bigger. As an example on a 50T the chainring is actually a 52T at the power phase and therefore the ratio at that instance is a bit higher. Also, since the ratio is intermittent, the rider feels as if it is easier on the knee because the power transfer is not constant. This is helpful especially on hill climb when the lactic build up don’t get a chance to accumulate in the muscle hence it delays the fatiguing of the muscle. This is just my observation and not scientifically tested or proven. Absolute Black is the brand that I have in all my bikes and I highly recommend it.

[@jefferyselin6088]

Down to earth explanation. I enjoy your video series across the board!! Thanks for the info.

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Thanks Jeffery, its always nice to know people actually find these things of interest.

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Just watched your frame bag making video, that's one cool bag. It's a shame you're not closer, I need a frame bag maker, although my wife may be having a go. I'll have a look through your other video's later tonight.

[@letsgoletsgoletsgoletsgoletsgo]

The way i see it , the crank position where you can apply the most power ,it lessens the torque And where your cranks are the weskest it maximises the torque

[@petcazay]

Hey man! Really very interesting 👍🏻 Respect to such trivial and detailed explanation!

[@outbackwack368]

I love my Absolute Black oval chainring and will never go back to "round" again

[@bivibikebaggins]

Was long term biopace user ..from day one. I liked using them.. was a lot stronger in my youth though .. would like maybe to try again in a triple if I could fine a good one... still a bit old school as I enjoy 3x9 ( welll maybe not that old) 3x6

[@slider190]

Very well explained, thanks

[@duroxkilo]

nice, thanks for sharing..

[@eckmorrison2579]

I’ve got the hope oval boost on my Henderson best bike ever had

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Thankyou

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Are you in the Facebook owners group?

[@sophiescyclingandwalkingch4294]

Thanks for the explanation it makes sense. I have a road bike with an oval chainring. I am about to change the chain. My question is: Does the chain have more links than one with a round chain ring? Secondly the smaller front chainring, is that also oval or is it round? I cannot tell. Thanks for any response.

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Hi, The chain is exactly the same length as you still have the same number of teeth. as for the chainring, there is only 1. I hope that helps Graham

[@lucacavallini561]

Eccellente spiegazione 👍

[@d-vngwenya4043]

Why didn't it catch on

[@GrahamFootBicycleLover]

Marketing. Those who fit them love them. I guess if it was fitted as standard, everyone would just think it's normal. Maybe the big boys think it might stop customers from buying their bikes? Chicken and egg sinario