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Elliptical Chainrings. Thoughts?
lRaphl:
Shimano doesn't use narrow-wide profiles on their 1x chainrings and it works.
acedeuce802:
--- Quote from: lRaphl on December 06, 2017, 09:52:25 AM ---Shimano doesn't use narrow-wide profiles on their 1x chainrings and it works.
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Shimano uses a tooth profile that's more square to help keep the chain on. The chain ring should have some sort of retention, whether it's narrow-wide, square tooth like Shimano, or a chain guide. A standard tooth profile is designed for shifting, which is not ideal for 1x.
tripleDot:
Agree with Aceduece, in lieu of narrow-wide, Shimano's 1x chainrings have a squareish profile, so it helps secure your chain. Also, I believe that using the derailleur with clutch also helps keep the chain from poping out.
voodoo320:
Finally bought the elliptical chainring. First impression is good. It has a 3 settings. 1st is for sprint. 2nd is normal and 3rd is for climbing. Still experimenting which setting is the best. As for the tooth clearance.... chain is always in place.
carbonazza:
Do you feel the difference between the 3 positions when pedalling ?
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