What’s the correct position to assemble eliptic (Biopace, Rotor, etc) chainrings?

Asked by: Lauren Nelson

The rings should be oriented to extract the maximum energy from the most powerful part of the stroke (from roughly 3-oclock to 6-oclock, viewed from the right). The rings should be oriented to maintain a (relatively) constant forward force/velocity, despite the change in leg force through the rotation.

Which way do you mount an oval chainring?

Quote from video: Use. The same small orientation markers to ensure that when your chain ring is fitted to the crank arms the Oval ization is correctly orientated we place the ring. Over the crank arm.

What happened to Biopace chainrings?

Biopace chainrings are no longer made, but they are found on many bicycles from the 1980s and early 1990s. Biopace chainrings turn up in substantial numbers on eBay.

Are Biopace chainrings good?

While pedaling with a non-Biopace chainring still facilitates lymph circulation, researchers were surprised to find that Biopace rings increased lymph circulation by a margin of 26-percent over other chainrings.

How do you set up an oval chainring?

Quote from video: Start by shifting the front derailleur into the small chain ring. And then loosen the cable anchor bolt put the derailleur into a position that places the outer plate on the derailleur.

Which is better round or oval chainring?

As a direct consequence, Oval rings enhance a cyclist’s ability to spin with a smoother power delivery and feel much easier on legs while climbing. Meaning you will go faster and get less tired. You will actually feel your pedal stroke to be more “round” with an Oval chainring than with a round chainring.

How do you find the BCD on a chainring chain?

In many cases the BCD is printed right on the chainring like in the example below. Sometimes it is stamped or engraved on the back side of the chainring. If it is not labeled on your chainring, you will need to measure it. On a chainring with 4 bolts, the BCD is the distance between two bolts across from each other.

Is Biopace an Oval?

Fell free to share with stubborn friends. As you can see Biopace was actually, technically speaking, not an Oval shaped ring. But the biggest difference is in the timing of the maximum radius of said “oval”. Biopace align maximum radius of the ring with the crank arm.

When did Shimano Biopace come out?

Biopace is a tradename for a type of ovoid bicycle chain ring manufactured by Shimano from 1983 to 1993 The design was intended to help overcome the “dead zone” where the crank arms are vertical and riders have little mechanical advantage.

Why pros dont use oval chainring?

Riders with a smooth pedaling technique tend not to benefit from oval chainrings because they naturally don’t have much of a dead spot in their pedal stroke. Riders who exert most of their power in bursts while pushing down on the pedals tend to benefit much more.

Do pros use oval chainring?

Oval chainrings: pros and cons. For some time now, oval or Q RINGS® have been a trend among amateur cyclists and many professionals. It is certainly true that professionals like Chris Froome use them.

Are oval chainrings good for knees?

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Can I use a chain guide with oval chainring?

Our chain guide can accept oval chainrings from 26-34T and round rings from 28-36T. Small markers on the side of the back-plate show the ideal position of the guide for your desired chainring size.

Do you need a longer chain for an oval chainring?

Do I need a different chain for an oval chainring? All chains on the market except “half link” chain work perfectly fine with an Oval chainring. That is all 6, 8 ,9, 10, 11 and 12 speed chains are perfect for it. When riding singlespeed we recommend using 8spd chain for greater durability.

Why pros dont use oval chainring?

Riders with a smooth pedaling technique tend not to benefit from oval chainrings because they naturally don’t have much of a dead spot in their pedal stroke. Riders who exert most of their power in bursts while pushing down on the pedals tend to benefit much more.

Are oval chainrings better for climbing?

Good for gravel



Torque-induced rear-wheel slippage can put a lot of stress on the knees when you are climbing on a steep and badly rutted gravel road. With an oval chainring, you are marginally less likely to spin that rear wheel and more likely to tempo an even torque output through the cranks.