I need to replace the chainrings on my 3t exploro and was considering trying oval rings. Absolute black has some 48/32 or 46/30 rings, that would then go on my quarq dfour. What are your thoughts on oval? The claims on their site seem too good to be true, lower hr, more power, less rpe. Anyone exper…

Hey Dick_Dylan, I’ve used oval rings on/off over the last 4-5 years… both Qring and more recently AB. At this point I’m not sure there’s much meaningful difference. Initially I “felt” them to be better, but now move back and forth from round to oval and notice nothing… Another point - I believe (m…

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Does it feel strange moving back and forth between round and oval. My other bikes would all still have round rings.

I used to ride ovals exclusively, but when I started training with power I noticed that it was much harder to keep a smooth cadence and also found power numbers to be jumpy. I went back to round rings. It’s been years since I’ve used ovals, so I’d be curious to see how I’d feel about them now since…

I notice no difference… but like summerson stated, I suspect that my pedalstroke has improved over the years so as to account for my early experience. Right now my only oval ring is a 1x direct mount on my CX bike.

[image] bikinGreen CNC Chainring 46/30T FoR Shimano 4 Arm 10-12 Spd Road Cyclocross... Tooth: 46T out, 30T inner. Note : Only for Shimano 4 Arms system(R9100/R8100/R7100/R8000/R7000/6800/5800), not fit Tiagra, GRX and Sora. I went with these for my wife’s gra…

Does the D4 have a smooth bolt circle?Any major overhangs with the battery compartment? I had an older Quarq that need ‘clover leaf’ style rings, not circular interiors (like Rotor’s oval rings). Some oval rings are adjustable , so they won’t mount over some PMs. Just something to look out for. Sav…

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