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on Oct 29, 2020

Box Introduces an 8-speed Narrow Wide Chain Ring

by Jeff Barber

Box introduces an affordable and compatible chainring for their Prime 9 drivetrain.

Forum

on Sep 5, 2020

Chainring & Cassette - Wolf Tooth vs Shimano

started by TechtoFlow
Last reply on Sep 5, 2020

I'm in the process of updating my 2x10 drivetrain to a 1x12 Shimano XT M8100 series. As far as the...

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Forum

on May 6, 2019

Oval Wide Chainring on Boost Eagle Setup

started by pauldominy
Last reply on May 6, 2019

I have a 2018 Giant Advance Pro 29er. In the areas I ride, the 50t granny gear on the Eagle...

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Forum

on Jan 15, 2018

Having chain chatter after replacing my chainring

started by Mickey Young
Last reply on Jan 15, 2018

I recently went from a 34T to a 32T chainring and it has a lot of noise. Is this going...

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Forum

on Nov 19, 2017

Help diagnosing chainring wear

started by bergthebold
Last reply on Nov 19, 2017

I bought a Giant Talon earlier this year. Still haven't put very many miles on it, but I'm noticing the...

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Gear

on Oct 2, 2017

Where Mountain Bike Drivetrains Are Going, in 2 Charts

by Jeff Barber

Mountain bikers overwhelmingly prefer single chainring drivetrains. New 12-speed cassettes are quickly gaining traction, while 11-speed cassettes are still the...

Forum

on Jul 22, 2017

Oval Chainrings opinions?

started by jkjh11
Last reply on Jul 22, 2017

Are oval chain rings really as good as they say they are. i have knee problems and have heard that...

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Gear

on Jul 6, 2017

SRAM Now Offering Oval Chainrings

by Aaron Chamberlain

Oval chainrings are nothing new in mountain biking, let alone cycling. We've tested numerous oval rings ourselves here at Singletracks......

Forum

on Jul 2, 2017

Used Bike TLC - Need Chain, Chainring, Headset Advice

started by TheProletariat
Last reply on Jul 2, 2017

I just picked up a well-used Surly Pugsley for my wife, and I was just going through the things that...

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Gear

on May 2, 2017

Clockable Oval Chainrings from Rotor

by Aaron Chamberlain

Oval chainrings are nothing new in the cycling world. In fact, they aren't even new to the mountain bike side......

Forum

on Apr 15, 2017

Converting to a 1x

started by Zach29
Last reply on Apr 15, 2017

Hello, I bought a Specialized Hardrock to take friends and my dad mountain biking. We are having issues with the...

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Mountain Bike Podcast

on Apr 10, 2017

Pretty Much Everything You Need to Know About MTB Drivetrains [Podcast #98]

by Jeff Barber

On this Episode Gear up, because we're about to cover a lot of ground. In this episode, we talk about 1X......

Forum

on Feb 12, 2017

Converting from 2x9 to 1x9

started by EndoPro
Last reply on Feb 12, 2017

First does it make sense? I ride mostly XC and singletrack at this time. I currently have 36/22T crankset...

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on Feb 11, 2017

Converting my daughter's bike to 1x9 drivetrain

started by adamratcliffe
Last reply on Feb 11, 2017

Hi, I recently bought my 10yo daughter a 24" bike with a 2x9 drivetrain. It currently has a 11-34T cassette...

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Forum

on Feb 7, 2017

Going smaller than a 30T chainring

started by kenwrightjr
Last reply on Feb 7, 2017

After Endover's post last week about upgrading his bike it has fueled my passion expeditiously to upgrade my own. So thanks...

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Forum

on Jan 21, 2017

'Roundish' chainring, anyone?

started by arkinet
Last reply on Jan 21, 2017

So the oval chainring's been out for a while and I can search peoples reviews but most were just short term...

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Forum

on Jan 9, 2017

Narrow wide chainring: Do you still run a chain guide?

started by Jeff Barber
Last reply on Jan 9, 2017

I know a lot of folks, including myself, have ditched front derailleurs and are running narrow wide (thick thin) chainrings. My...

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Forum

on Oct 25, 2016

Which way to go?

started by jasonrhoads19
Last reply on Oct 25, 2016

Debating on a new bike as I'm sure I'll have to make a choice with my $800 budget limit for...

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Forum

on Sep 3, 2016

Cable Routing, Bash Guard, Direct Mount Der

started by duffmander
Last reply on Sep 3, 2016

Hi Guys, Recovering roadie here; my wife and I just got our first mountain bikes. We got them from Performance,...

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Forum

on Aug 1, 2016

Shimano Vs. SRAM Drivetrain?

started by DJHorne
Last reply on Aug 1, 2016

I am looking to buy a new full suspension bike. I consider myself to be an intermediate to slightly technical...

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Forum

on Jul 5, 2016

ICAN Carbon Fat Bike Full Suspension Frame SN04

started by aoeycp
Last reply on Jul 5, 2016

Carbon Full Suspension Fat Bike Frame SN04 Designed for Peak Performance on the Tough Terrains Most manufacturers of fat bike...

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Gear

on Mar 10, 2016

Absolute Black 28T Oval Chainring Review

by Michael Paul

I'm often skeptical, if not resistant, to radically-different technology. Oval chainrings seemed like a fringe product until I noticed more and......

Gear

on Jan 21, 2016

Wolf Tooth Components 104 BCD Alloy Chainring Review

by Jeff Barber

I've gone through various 1X drivetrain configurations on my mountain bikes over the years and during that time, I've had......

Forum

on Nov 12, 2015

Ring Sets

started by Erlstn
Last reply on Nov 12, 2015

Can someone please explain (in simple terms) the difference in ring sets? One bike has a 44/32/22 and the other...

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Videos

on Oct 25, 2015

Video: How To Install A Single Chainring On Your Mountain Bike

by Global Mountain Bike Net

You won't get as many gear options as you would with a double chainring, but 1x does suit a lot......

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