AbsoluteBlack has produced a new oval chainring for riders using Cannondale’s 2X Hollowgram cranks. If you have always desired a Hollowgram compatible 2X chainring, British oval specialist ...

Cyclocross is a sport of specialization where riders look for every performance advantage allowed. Enhancements to a rider’s bike, and especially its drivetrain, are an obvious choice for performance ...

Chuck Peña got his hands on some Absolute Black Oval chainrings to give them a good going over, inspired by Chris Froome’s wins at the Tour and Vuelta using oval chainrings. But with mixed views on ...

A chainring is a crucial component of any drivetrain, engaging the chain to transfer power to the rear wheel. As rings with teeth, chainrings may seem like straightforward components. But as with most ...

Oval rings are not a new concept. How are absoluteBLACK oval chainrings different from those from the past? Oval chainrings have been around for over 100 years, but Biopace chainrings are what most ...

Componentry brand absoluteBLACK, famed for helping to make oval chainrings popular, has announced the launch of two new products: a direct mount oval chainring for an 8 bolt crankset and a caliper ...