Item # ABC0003

Absolute Black SRAM Oval Direct Mount Traction Chainring $67.99
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REVIEWS
Was a skeptic, now a believer!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Oval chainrings really do work and this is one of the highest quality options out there. Really helps smooth out the climbs!

Once you go oval...
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I love the oval. I was skeptical at first, but now I'm running oval on the hardtail and full squish. The direct mount is so clean and easy. 0 dropped chains, 0 shifting issues, just pedaling efficiency and mountains of PRs. I find myself able to keep my speed up better while climbing without burning myself out, and I feel just as fast, or faster on the way down. 1x drive chains just got even better.
This is not your Grandma's Biopace
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
After deciding to drop a couple of teeth on my SRAM 1x11 I thought why not try the new oval chainrings so I ordered a 28t . I was impressed the minute I received it, well designed and easy to install. My first few minutes riding it felt different but not bad.
Just got back from a week of riding at Lake Tahoe and I noticed that my pedal stoke feels more positive and since I like to spin I was able to maintain a higher cadence with less effort. It actually feels better than the standard round ring on my Camber 650b.
Definitely 5 stars.
Bridges the Gap
I held on to my 2x10 drivetrain for a long time, mostly because I was afraid of losing my climbing gears. I tend to spin up climbs rather than hammer up them.
When I finally decided to move to 1x11 I knew that an oval ring would be the answer to my concerns. The Oval Direct Mount Traction Chainring bridged the gap between 2x and 1x for me. I have a virtual climbing gear when I need it while still being able to enjoy all the advantages of going 1x. Not to mention the chainring is a virtual work of art.

Better than Expected
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Added chainring to 1x10 set up, SRAM X0, Highball 29er.
Pros :
Traction is improved.
Climbing seems easier, and I seem to produce more ummmphff when climbing.
Pedal stroke is noticably smoother.
Set a couple of PRs climbing the second time out.
And...I want a other one for the double squishy 5010!