{"product_id":"110-x-5-bcd-oval-gravel-cx-road-drop-stop-chainrings","title":"110 x 5 BCD OVAL GRAVEL \/ CX \/ ROAD DROP-STOP CHAINRINGS","description":"\u003cp\u003eWolf Tooth was first to market with cyclocross 1x specific chainrings because we saw cyclocross as the perfect use for our patent pending Drop-Stop® technology. Since their release, the uses for these rings has expanded beyond Cyclocross to commuting, gravel riding, mountain bikes with 5-arm crank power meters, and even full on-road applications with the giant 50t rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4682b4;\"\u003ePOWERTRAC ELLIPTICAL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore power? Check. Better traction? Definitely. Less shifting? Yup. Funky uneven pedal stroke? Not with Wolf Tooth’s PowerTrac Elliptical™ (PTE) chainrings. Our proprietary design means a slightly less ovalized ring (10%) with less aggressive timing (112°) than competitors’ versions; any change to your pedal stroke is unnoticeable for most riders, but they still provide the power and traction benefits inherent to oval chainrings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s like having two chainrings in one! With PowerTrac oval rings, the larger-diameter section of the ring engages with the chain at the optimal point on the downstroke, or “Power Zone” – between 1-5 and 7-11 on a clock face – to take advantage of your body’s natural biomechanical \u003cspan style=\"color: #4682b4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. For example, during this section a PTE 34t ring is equivalent to a 36t round ring. Similarly, in the “Recovery Zone” (11-1 and 5-7) the smaller section on the PTE ring engages, maximizing \u003cspan style=\"color: #4682b4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eefficiency\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in the weakest part of the pedal stroke; here the PTE 34t ring is equivalent to a 32t round ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdditionally, the above provides a smoother, more efficient pedal rotation, which means better \u003cspan style=\"color: #4682b4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etraction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Steadier torque on the rear wheel means less spinning out in the “Power Zone,” while pedaling is easier during the “Recovery Zone,” so you maintain momentum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #4682b4;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrop-Stop technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e On Wolf Tooth’s patented wide\/narrow chainring, the wide side of the tooth has maximum contact on the drive side which spreads the load and improves chainring life. The narrow side allows clearance for mud and debris which reduces friction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eAlternating wide\/narrow tooth pattern prevents chain derailment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4682b4;\"\u003eCOMPATIBILITY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eThese rings are for use with 110 BCD symmetrical 5 arm cranksets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eStock 2x bolts will not work. You will need bolts like our 6mm bolts, which are optimized for single ring mounting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eChainline - varies - these rings can be mounted in either the big or small ring position on a double cranksets. The most common mounting is in the big ring position because of chainstay clearance. The ring centerline is ~2mm from the ring's mounting face, so they usually sit about 2mm closer to the frame than the stock big ring (depends on the stock ring).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eUse Drop-Stop B for all 9, 10, and 11spd chains or 12spd KMC, Connex, Wippermann, Campagnolo, SRAM Eagle, SRAM Road and Transmission (T-type) Flattop chains.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4682b4;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDROP-STOP TECHNOLOGY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWolf Tooth’s patented Drop-Stop® wide\/narrow tooth profile delivers ultimate chain retention and mud shedding ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"2023 Wolf Tooth Drop Stop explainer\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideopen.co.nz\/content\/2081rp19.jpg\" alt=\"2023 Wolf Tooth Drop Stop explainer\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1153\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4682b4;\"\u003eRECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eIf you plan to ride in very muddy conditions, we recommend a chainguide or chainkeeper in addition to a clutch-type rear derailleur. Without these precautions, you may experience chaindrops and\/or chainsuck.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cli\u003eWe recommend the use of a clutch style rear derailleur for the best chain security.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wolftoothcomponents.com\/pages\/chain-compatibility-by-chainring-tooth-profile\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cimg title=\"2023 WOLF TOOTH CHAIN COMPATIBILITY LINK\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideopen.co.nz\/content\/2082p23.jpg\" alt=\"2023 WOLF TOOTH CHAIN COMPATIBILITY LINK\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.wolftoothcomponents.com\/collections\/powertrac-elliptical\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-left: 50px; margin-right: 50px;\" title=\"2023 WOLF TOOTH ELLIPTICAL\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wideopen.co.nz\/content\/2115p33.jpg\" alt=\"2023 WOLF TOOTH ELLIPTICAL\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #4682b4; font-size: 1.17em;\"\u003eThe Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #888b8d;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWolf Tooth was founded to design and manufacture precision cycling products that emphasize function, performance, and reliability to meet the needs of our fellow racers and riders.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #888b8d;\"\u003eWe are a group of cyclists in Minneapolis, Minnesota that spend a lot of time talking about bike components. Like most detail-obsessed riders, we're always looking for new products that could make our bikes lighter, faster, more versatile, or more reliable. We pride ourselves on delivering premium products of the highest quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WOLF TOOTH","offers":[{"title":"110 BCD Elliptical 5 Bolt Chainring 40T - Drop Stop B","offer_id":45245474832548,"sku":"WTOVAL-11040-FT","price":185.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false},{"title":"110 BCD Elliptical 5 Bolt Chainring 38T - Drop Stop B","offer_id":45245474865316,"sku":"WTOVAL-11038-FT","price":185.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/0440\/1212\/files\/16501p35.jpg?v=1710987336","url":"https:\/\/www.giantwellington.co.nz\/products\/110-x-5-bcd-oval-gravel-cx-road-drop-stop-chainrings","provider":"Giant Wellington","version":"1.0","type":"link"}