AbsoluteBlack Premium 1X Cyclocross 110/4 BCD oval chainrings are designed specifically for APEX 1 cranks that have an asymmetrical 110/4BCD screw pattern. They are not compatible with other cranks. Narrow and wide chainring design. Use original Sram bolts. This is the most premium oval chainring on the market with scientifically proven performance gains.
Oval chainrings don't produce more force, they increase pedalling efficiency through better transmission of forces. This means that you won't necessarily go further by pedalling harder. But the less force you lose, the more energy you keep, allowing you to pedal harder when you need to and thus reducing your general fatigue. That's why you can ride faster, longer and further with oval chainrings.
Studies conducted by the University of Primorska, Slovenia, show significant differences between the use of AbsoluteBlack Oval chainrings and conventional round chainrings. It is proven that using an oval chainring can provide up to a 9% increase in pedal stroke efficiency, up to 7% less oxygen consumption, 15% less breathing and up to a 10% decrease in heart rate.