Absolute Black Oval XT 8000 96 mm chainring for 12 Speed Shimano HG+ chain - Black 2023

Absolute Black XT 8000 96 mm asymetrical oval chainring for 12 speed Shimano HG+ Chains. Colour Black, available in 30, 32, 34 or 36 T. Bolts included

Oval chainrings work because a rider does not produce power evenly through a pedal stroke; they maximize the part of the stroke where power is produced and minimize resistance where it isn't. Oval rings make the spin cycle a lot smoother and are easier on legs while climbing. Believe it (or not), but a round chainring doesn't transfer torque to your rear wheel as smoothly as an Oval one. You will actually feel your stroke to be more "round" with an Oval shape than with a round chainring.

Why it matters? Traction, Traction and Traction. With oval rings, rear tire traction improves greatly on loose and slippery terrain. Your legs will be less tired and your speed improved. Climbing will become easier then ever before. It is world's best oval chainring.

• 32T (104BCD) oval ring will suit best someone who uses 30 or 32T chainring currently. While pedaling, you will feel quite similar effort to the one riding round 31T ring (as the smallest diameter of the oval is 30T), but you will gain the speed similar to riding 33/34T chainring.
• 34T (104BCD) Oval chainring has the ovality of 32/36T and is best for someone who uses currently 33 or 34T round ring.
• 36T (104BCD) Oval chainring has the ovality of 34/38T and is best for someone who uses currently 36 or 38T round ring.

Oval (elliptical) chainring does not compromise the work of clutch mechanism in rear derailleur. It also does not require chain tensioner when using in singlespeed application. Riding out of saddle on the uphill will become more pleasant.

All 4 sizes have built-in standoffs to provide the ideal 1X chainline. IMPORTANT - Use provided bolts to mount the chainring. Ovality of the chainrings is optimized to each size and vary between 10.2 and 14.4%. These chainrings also help you to recover after knee injuries as pedaling becomes smoother and less exhausting. It is the most advanced oval chainring currently on the market.

The most advanced, Patent Pending narrow/wide tooth profile ever produced, guarantee minimum 12 months of excellent chain retention capabilities! We mean it. Always use a new chain with a new chainring.

Features :

• Color : Black
• Compatibility :Shimano 96 mm asymetrical cranksets (XT 8000, SLX M7000 and MT700 1x and 2x)
• Compatibility : Boost and non Boost as correct offset is realized by the crank spider itself, not chainring
• Material : cnc machined 7075 Txxx Aluminum. Long-lasting construction
• Finish : type II anodizing
• Mounting holes : 4 x 96 mm asymetrical BCD
• Chain options : Shimano HG 12 12 speed chains (CN-M9100, 8100 and 7100)
• Chainguide needed : No. (but for very aggressive enduro riding it is recommended to use an upper chain guide or at minimum bashguard.)
• Oval chainring does not affect the work of rear dérailleur cage at all (video here). Such a ring can be used therefore in 1x9/10/11/12 combination as well as Singlespeed and fixie bikes
• Chain Length : Bypassing the rear derailleur, run the chain around front chainring/largest cog combination. (For the full suspension frame, position the rear suspension for the greatest chain length required. It's usually a normal position where rear shock if fully extended) Add 2 to 4 segments of the chain to this length for proper chain length.
• Designed in UK. Manufactured in Poland (EU)
• Bolts M8x11 included

How to mount Absolute Black XT8000 Oval Chainring

There is a small mark (triangle shaped) on the inner circumference of the chainring. This mark Must sit behind the crank arm. Mounting procedure is identical for SLX and XT cranks. Use our provided 1X M8 11mm chainring bolts and Torque them to about 7Nm

If you wish to check for frame clearance with new oval ring, below you can find measurement of biggest dimension of the oval (tip to tip of tooth): 32T: 143mm ; 34T: 151mm ; 36T: 159mm

Proud to inform you that Silver World Champion Marek Konwa is using and testing our elliptical chainrings. Used also by World Champion Maja Wloszczowska!

Weight : 50 gr in 32T