1 x 10 Eliptical Project Pics

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1 x 10 Eliptical Project Pics
squeekybrakes
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Recently finished converting the Anthem from 3 x 8 to 1 x 10 with an Eliptical ring. First impressions are good and it’s been great to have some sunshine to try it out…

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Posted 13 years ago

somouk
Free Member

So what are the benefits of an elliptical ring over a standard round one?

Posted 13 years ago

geoffj
Full Member

So what are the benefits of an elliptical ring over a standard round one?

There aren’t any, its just something the marketing bods wheel out every few years.

Posted 13 years ago

FGF 701 The Hydrate Or Die Edition

buzz-lightyear
Free Member

Biopace rings

Meant to kinder on your knees.

Posted 13 years ago

ir_bandito
Free Member

if orientated the right way, in theory they can reduce pedal-induced suspension bob.

so does it work squeekybrakes?

Posted 13 years ago

squeekybrakes
Free Member

TBH the most noticeable thing is the weight reduction. There does seem to be a more even torque when pedalling uphill but then again it may all be in the mind….

Posted 13 years ago

avdave2
Full Member

It looks like your not using anything to keep the chain on, I take it that hasn’t been an issue.

Posted 13 years ago

thebunk
Full Member

*squints*

You’ve been had – that ring is round! 😛

IGMC…

Posted 13 years ago

molgrips
Free Member

It’s not the same as biopace.

Posted 13 years ago

theflatboy
Free Member

is it 1994? 😕

edit – have just looked at that wiki article about biopace:

manufactured by Shimano from 1983 to 1993

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probably not 1994 then!

Posted 13 years ago

squeekybrakes
Free Member

It’s a Rotor Q Ring and most definitely isn’t round – you notice the odd shape when it turns… Not had any problems so far with the chain falling off though I do need to remove some more links in the chain.

Posted 13 years ago