Elliptic Chainrings

High quality narrow wide elliptic chainring for various crank types

Elliptical chainrings are a type of bicycle chainring that are designed to vary the amount of pedaling resistance throughout the pedal stroke. Traditional chainrings are round, meaning that the resistance to pedaling force is constant throughout the pedal stroke.

Elliptical chainrings, on the other hand, are non-circular in shape, typically resembling an oval. This shape is designed to create more resistance during the portions of the pedal stroke where the rider's legs are strongest (i.e. the downstroke) and less resistance during the portions of the stroke where the legs are weakest (i.e. the upstroke).

Advocates of elliptical chainrings claim that they offer a number of benefits, including:

• Improved pedaling efficiency: By varying the resistance throughout the pedal stroke, elliptical chainrings can help to smooth out the rider's pedaling motion, reducing wasted energy and improving overall efficiency.
• Reduced fatigue: Because elliptical chainrings reduce the amount of resistance during the weakest portion of the pedal stroke, they can help to reduce fatigue and improve endurance.
• Increased power output: Some studies have suggested that elliptical chainrings can increase power output by up to 9%, although this is a contentious area of research.

It's worth noting that not all cyclists will benefit from elliptical chainrings, and some riders may find that they prefer the feel of traditional round chainrings. Ultimately, the best chainring shape for a given rider will depend on a number of factors, including their riding style, fitness level, and personal preferences.

All chainrings types you can find here.

Chainrings by specific crank type: SRAM, SRAM 94BCD, Race Face, 104BCD, 96BCD, Shimano direct, Cannondale  & FSA chainrings, Bosh CX chainrings, e*thirteen direct, Middleburn direct, Elliptic, Hyperglide+ compatible chainrings

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