Premium 1X Oval 96bcd narrow, wide chainring designed for Shimano XT M8000, SLX M7000, MT700, MT610 & M5100 1x or 2x cranks Only. These chainrings fit Boost, and non-boost bikes as the correct offset are realized by the crank spider. Bolts included. This particular chainring will ONLY work with CN-M9100, 8100, 7100 & 6100 12spd Hyperglide+ chains due to the different thicknesses & shapes of the teeth. It is the most Premium oval chainring on the market with scientifically proven performance gains.
Advantages of Our Special Oval Narrow Wide Chainrings for Shimano XT M8000, SLX :
- We mastered our oval chainrings to perfection so that you can get the best possible advantage from the oval/elliptical shape.
- Finest design to provide an excellent weight-to-strength ratio
- One-of-a-kind particular oval shape (Patent Pending)
- Significantly improves traction and climbing abilities
- Unique Patent Pending narrow-wide teeth profiles to keep your chain in place for a minimum of 12 months!
- Unique 3D teeth machining for ultimate mud relief decrease wear and noise dramatically.
- Superb quality and has a great look.
- You will ride faster using ovals. If you keep using a round ring, then others will get quicker.
- You will not "feel" the oval shape at all
- Reduces stress on knees
Specifications
- Size (Mass +/-1g): 30T (44g), 32T (50g), 34T (60g), 36T (69g)
- Color Black
- Compatibility Fits Shimano XT M8000, SLX M7000, MT700, and Deore M6000, M5100 & M4100 cranksets 1X and 2X only. Boost and non-boost. ONLY Shimano 12spd HG+ chain
- Material CNC machined 7075 Txxx Aluminum. Long-lasting construction! Type II anodizing
- Chainline depends on the crank model (1 or B1/B2). Every crank model has a different axle length but the same chainrings.
- Mounting holes 4 x 96mm BCD Asymmetrical design. Use stock bolts.
- Ovality is Optimized for each size separately. Range: 10.2-14.4% and Timing of 110.5-116.3° after TDC (top dead center) Patent Pending
- All four sizes have built-in standoffs to provide the ideal 1X chain line. IMPORTANT - Use provided bolts to mount the chainring
- If you wish to check for frame clearance with the new oval ring, below you can find measurements of the most significant dimension of the oval (tip to tip of tooth):30T: 134mm; 32T: 143mm; 34T: 151mm.
How to Mount Absoluteblack XT8000 Oval Narrow Wide Chainring:
There is a small mark (triangle shaped) on the inner circumference of the chainring, and this mark Must sit behind the crank arm. The mounting procedure is identical for SLX and XT cranks. Use our provided 1X M8 11mm chainring bolts and Torque them to about 7Nm.
The oval (elliptical) chainring does not compromise the work of the clutch mechanism in the rear derailleur(video at the bottom). It also does not require a chain tensioner when used in the singlespeed application. Riding out of the saddle on the uphill will become more pleasant.
