Oval Chainring Experience (Absolute Black Review)

[@IsraelMagalit]

One very weird, but very much welcome, experience I've had with switching to oval was that I felt I gained 1 lower gear and 1 higher gear compared to the round ring. Weird but wonderful 👍🏼👍🏼

[@johnsalvaggio]

Nice bonus clips at the end, I always struggle with that quick shale rock climb.

[@maddoxjohnson9862]

I am an xc racer, I have a really sick new bike coming this spring. I am thinking of picking up an oval just to mess around with. Who knows it might help my longer distance stamina. I cant wait for this upcoming season!!

[@jonmedina7644]

Sweet review. I’m on the same boat as u man - ride at night and Saturday mornings. Work n got family. Just ordered an oval myself. Can’t wait til it comes in. 🍻

[@traildaddy1189]

Sweet! They really do make a difference..

[@Wnull3]

Nice video man! got the same bike and was trying to figure out if I wanted to make the switch.. it's on!

[@johnparrish336]

Solid video. Thanks for posting.

[@CenoWick]

I took off a 32 round and put on 30 Gold Oval (to match my pedals) and I was blown away by the even energy transfer to the Cassette through all the circuit of the Crank. I'll never go back to Round Rings.

[@danielsam6322]

I just picked up the absolute black oval for my Trance. I also have a oneup cockpit on the way. I'm excited to get it built up.

[@traildaddy1189]

Daniel Sam sweet! You’re gonna like the oval. I’ve held off on the oneup only because I’m looking to get new bike soon.

[@mrrims]

Nice review man. I’m always up to try anything that makes the uphills for fun! Just subbed

[@traildaddy1189]

Thanks CJ! New content coming soon. Stay tuned.

[@navsnipe]

Nice straightforward review. Are you still using the oval ring? It's nice to see a NY State mtb channel

[@MarekZpe3n]

I just instaled it. My thoughts are its nice to uphill riding but on the road and fast passages, the legs and ass on the saddle jump up and down and I don't really know if it's pleasant.

[@siyz250]

Oval chain ring from AB will bee my next purchase. I just can't settle on tooth size. I want to get my rear cassette more into the middle gears to have chain straighter. Currently have round 30T settles on an oval 28T.

[@barefootbob1269]

My 2 cents should have stayed 30 or maybe even gone 32. I found 32 was the sweet spot for me. I went from 30 round to 32 round 32 oval and 34 oval after experimenting for a while with all of them 32 oval was best overall. Lots of climbing here in the northeast and I go 270 lbs so 34 was a little to much to push with bad knees.

[@TheAllEngineering]

I find that on most climbs I can run higher gears and carry more speed. I have 1 x 12 sp SRAM drive train, most of the time I run 36T

[@traildaddy1189]

Yeah I’m still singing the praises of my oval!

[@nick_john]

Hey man, do you notice the oval chainring having a direct effect on your suspension? Either complimenting or interfering with the anti squat?

[@traildaddy1189]

No can’t say I have.

[@maddoxjohnson9862]

from what I have heard the oval chainrings really help with pedal bob. don't know if this helps

[@Triadii]

Hey mate, would you say ovals are better than the standard round? I just want to hear you opinion, thanks.

[@Triadii]

Never mind. Question answered in the video.

[@barefootbob1269]

second opinion oval is better than round.

[@Triadii]

@@barefootbob1269 in my experience, yes they're pretty much the same but the oval feels ever so slightly faster. (I've installed them already)

[@alcopower5710]

Have seen a few comments in other videos saying if you have knee problems then the oval would probably magnify those issues. Any thoughts on that?

[@barefootbob1269]

Absolutely not the case. Both my knees need replacement and have been bad for years I weigh 270. Switched to oval and never looked back. No added knee pain actually less than before. Don't think twice give it a go I think you will love it. Really helped my climbing.

[@alcopower5710]

@@barefootbob1269 .....thanks for the response.....exactly what I’m looking for

[@slemire58]

Agree with Bob!

[@gogoydollaga3607]

I have a 30tooth round right now but thinking if i get the 30tooth oval, am i also adjusting my chain? Thanks

[@donmeyers3090]

FYI - I just took off my 30 tooth round chainring and replaced it with the Absolute Black 32 tooth oval. Chain fit perfectly on my 10 speed cassette. Shifts perfectly. I haven't given it a tough ride yet, but rode it around the neighborhood and it seems fine. Big thumbs up, and the oval immediately felt great. Very smooth and nothing strange at all. I think I'm going to love it. I think your chain should swap from 30 round to 30 oval just fine.

[@MaxMustermannnnnn]

Its fine

[@XCRiders]

KOM 👑?