You turn on to the road that rolls out ahead of you and tuck in for an adventure that may last hours. Every muscle movement has been trained to leave it all on the road; nothing gets wasted in this deliberate harmony between drivetrain and forward momentum. We created Q-Rings 110BCD for your compact cranks based on the concept that you could pedal more efficiently if you could only take greater advantage of your maximum power effort while lessening the time spent in the dead spots of a pedal rotation. Q-Rings´ subtle but efficient 10% ovality combined with an unprecedented orientation factor yield an improved pedal stroke marked by performance. Choose from 5 Optimum Chainring Positions (OCP) to fine-tune your improved riding experience and go further and faster with less fatigue. Features: 100% CNC-machined, 7075-T6 aluminum alloy Steel shifting pins 5 OCP points (4 points in 50/34) Designed to work with all 9, 10 and 11 speed groupsets Some cranks require specific Q-Rings Specifications:Color: NoNumber Of Teeth: 36, 38, 39, 42, 44, 46, 50, 52Bcd: 110 mmTechnologies: Aero, Alu7075, CNC, OCP, TryQQring Type: Inner, OuterCompatibility: N/ADiscipline: No
1 x Aero 110x4 spider mount Q RINGS® oval ring provide minimal air resistance reduces drag and allows you to pedal faster with less effort. They are compatible with all ROTOR modular road cranks and power meters including 2INpower, INpower, ALHDU and VEGAST.
High performance outer Aero round chainring, designed for maximum stiffness. 7075 Alloy to T6 standard Fully CNC machined, high performance chainring. 50T - Ideally paired with the 34t inner NoQ round ring 52T - Ideally paired with the 36t inner NoQ round ring 53T - Ideally paired with the 39t inner NoQ round ring This purchase is for a single outer ring only. Inner rings are purchased separately.
Nobody applies constant, even force throughout the pedal stroke, which is why ROTOR sought to improve upon traditional round rings by creating its flagship oval Q-Rings. Round rings however, have a place in history and ROTOR wanted to complement its product range by offering round rings in addition to Q-Rings. 0% ovality noQ chainrings for your compact cranks offer the performance benefits inherent in round rings. Features: 100% CNC-machined, 7075-T6 aluminum alloy Steel shifting pins Designed to work with all 9, 10 and 11 speed groupsets Specifications:Color: NoNumber Of Teeth: 34, 36, 38, 39, 44, 46Bcd: 110 mmTechnologies: Alu7075, CNC, TryQQring Type: Inner, OuterCompatibility: NoDiscipline: Road, Triathlon
100% CNC-machined, these outer chainrings are available in various sizes and for cranks (5 spider) with 110 or 130 BCD.
Rotor believe that standard Q-Rings offer an optimal adaptation; stability; biomechanical balance for most cyclists. However, they are aware of scientific research and feedback from pro riders that shows that greater ovality can be desirable and useful for certain athletes since not all riders have the same muscle build, riding form, or pedaling style.
This superb model features a CNC machined Spider for SRAM 1X cranks with this lockring spline. This is a genuine Rotor part.
This superb model provides excellent protection from scratches and chips caused by rocks, roots and trail obstacles. Additionally, these come in a variety of selectable colour options, so you can compliment and customise your cranks with eye-catching bumpers.
Rotor QX1 Narrow Wide Oval MTB Chain Ring For ultimate in single ring performance, throw the new Rotor QX1 oval mountain ring on your REX 1 cranks. You’ll be using the same chainring set up that led Christoph Sauser to victory at the Cross Country Marathon World Championships.Read the interview with Cedric Gracia on Oval Chainrings here.Ovalized chainrings for maximum performance Introducing the new QX1 chainring, already XCM world champion under Christoph Sauser. The QX1 has an alternating wide/narrow tooth profile which prevents the chain from dropping in the worst conditions even without a chain guide. Installation does not require disassembling the crankset from the bike, making ideal gear selection easier.Why Q-Rings? Q-Rings boost your performance by varying drivetrain resistance during pedaling in line with your legs natural strengths and weakness. They make better use of the strongest muscle groups (increasing positive work) and compensate for the weaker zones in the pedaling stroke (reducing negative work).PERFECT SPINQ-Rings make better use of your strongest muscles The muscles recruited during pedalling, their relative strength during pedalling and the torque produced as a crankset rotates are shown in the figures below. From these graphs, it is clear that a round chainrings’ constant level of resistance interferes with optimal pedalling dynamics. A Q-Ring gives a silky-smooth “perfect spin” by smoothening out torque variations and making better use of your strongest muscles.RIDE FASTERPeer reviewed scientific studies Peer-reviewed scientific research has shown that Q-Rings offer a clear increase in performance compared to round chainrings. Elite level cyclists saw a 1.6 sec advantage in a 1KM TT study, generating 27W more power. For comparison, 60mm aero wheels often claim 1.5-1.8 sec/km and 16W savings. What does this mean when you’re riding? You will discover increased endurance, realize explosive sprints and see a newfound tenacity in climbs. You will find that you can stick with the hardcore group that usually drops you. You will become an improved version of yourself, ready to set new PR’s and discover a new depth of performance. Triathletes will notice reduced strain in the bike split and better run split performance.RESEARCH OUTCOMEIncreased speed, reduced consumptionQ-Ring sprints were faster (-1.6 sec & 0.7 kph-1.8%) and generated more power (+26.7W-6.2%)Reduced oxygen consumption and heart rate.Q-RINGS INCREASE PERFORMANCEYour effort has its payoffImmediate performance increase on switching from round rings to Q-Rings. And vice-versa.It also appears that the more effort a cyclist exerts, the greater the benefit of Q’s.PEDALLING SMOOTHNESSQ-Ring-Round Ring Comparison Far from feeling unusual, a Q-Ring feels much rounder than a round ring. A SpinScan analysis visualize a cyclists power delivery, with a bar graph indicating the variation from maximum to minimum output and a polar graph showing the rotating shape of the power profile. By comparing the left hand Round chainring SpinScan and the right hand Q-Ring SpinScan below, one can see that Q-Ring graphs are clearly smoother (less variation in torque in the bar graph) and fuller (less of a peanut shape at the weakest point). OPTIMIZED PEDALLINGSpinScan When one projects a polar plot of a typical SpinScan over the varying drivetrain resistance of a 53t Q-Ring during its rotation, the value of a Q-Ring is clearly visible: Maximum power is met with a “56.5t” Time trial sized chainring diameter and minimum power is met with a “50.4” compact size chainring diameter. This variation creates the “perfect spin” we all aspire to, that simply isn’t possible with round chainrings. This is because Q-Rings compensate for the weakest zone of the pedalling stroke and maximize use of the most powerful zone.OCPOptimum Chainring Position You can micro adjust the position of your Q rings to suit your riding style. Q-Rings use your leg muscles at a different rate than round rings, thereby changing your intramuscular coordination of motor units. Thanks to the OCP (Optimum Chainring Position) of the Q-Ring, you will find your best position seeking both comfort and efficiency. A standard crank in combination with the OCP of the Q-Rings, allows approximately 5 degrees of adjustment.Pedal comfortably in all cycling positions The OCP (Optimum Chainring Position) of the Q-Ring allows you to pedal comfortably in all cycling positions:SittingStandingClimbingSprintingELITE ATHLETES CHOSE TO RIDE Q-RINGSAs a personal choice Professionally, athletes who have chosen to ride Q-Rings have put to rest any doubts about their performance by winning two grand tours, more than 25 Ironman races and over 20 UCI elite Road, MTB and CX world champion titles. Features:The QX1 has an ovality of 12.5% to help the you accelerate better, feel less muscle fatigue and experience smoother torque and better grip off road.The alternating thick/thin tooth profile keeps your chain from dropping in even the worst conditions, eliminating the need for a chain guide.It is compatible with Rotor Rex 1.1 and Rex 2.1, SRAM XX1 and Specialized cranks thanks to crank specific spiders from Rotor. BCD: 76mmPlease note: QX1 rings have a unique BCD and will need adaptor spiders (not included) to fit Specialized or SRAM single cranksRotor chainrings & road cranks compatibility chart (.PDF) - Here you will find the specific Rotor chainring designed to work with your crank.Buy Rotor Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Rotor Q-Ring Shimano Oval Aero Road Chain Ring Rotor's philosophy is to empower every cyclist to achieve his or her maximum potential. Q-Rings boost your performance by varying drivetrain resistance during pedaling, in line with your legs' natural strengths and weaknesses. A Q-Ring gives a silky-smooth “perfect spin” by smoothing out torque variations and making better use of your strongest muscles and the OCP (Optimum Chainring Position) allows you to pedal comfortably in all cycling positions: sitting, standing, climbing and sprinting. Scientific research has seen increased power output and time savings when using Q-Rings. What this means for you is that you will realise increased endurance, explosive sprints and see a newfound tenacity when climbing. Triathletes will notice reduced strain on the bike and a better run split performance. Features: 10% ovality, for greater power output and efficiency Oval chainring eliminates the 'dead spot' and increases efficiency 100% CNC aluminium 7075 T6 with steel change pins Compatible with 10 or 11 speed Weight: 173g for 53/39 combination Buy Rotor Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Rotor Q-Ring Shimano Oval Aero Road Chain Ring Rotor's philosophy is to empower every cyclist to achieve his or her maximum potential. Q-Rings boost your performance by varying drivetrain resistance during pedaling, in line with your legs' natural strengths and weaknesses. A Q-Ring gives a silky-smooth “perfect spin” by smoothing out torque variations and making better use of your strongest muscles and the OCP (Optimum Chainring Position) allows you to pedal comfortably in all cycling positions: sitting, standing, climbing and sprinting. Scientific research has seen increased power output and time savings when using Q-Rings. What this means for you is that you will realise increased endurance, explosive sprints and see a newfound tenacity when climbing. Triathletes will notice reduced strain on the bike and a better run split performance. Features: 10% ovality, for greater power output and efficiency Oval chainring eliminates the 'dead spot' and increases efficiency 100% CNC aluminium 7075 T6 with steel change pins Compatible with 10 or 11 speed Weight: 173g for 53/39 combination Buy Rotor Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.
Rotor NoQ Round Aero Road ChainringIf you’re racing at the top level, or even as an amateur, you need drivetrain components that make the most of every watt of your output. The super-stiff NoQ Round Aero Road Chainring was created by Rotor to meet the requirements of some of the World's most powerful sprinters and has been race-proven in some of the harshest riding conditions.The rigid design of this road bike chainring ensures high crossover and rigid shifting accuracy. To achieve this, Rotor advises that riders only use Rotor brand chains. It is also strongly recommended that the use of chains with squared profile links (like Wipperman) be avoided. Features: Material: 100% CNC Machined Aluminium Finish: Black anodised and lasered Speed: 10 or 11-Speed drivetrains Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD): 5x110mm Compatibility: SRAM Force, Red, Rival, FSA Energy, Gossamer, K-Force Light, Team Issue Lathe turned, hardened steel shifting pinsNot suitable for Shimano chainsets Weight: 197g (52T) Buy Rotor Components from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World's Largest Online Bike Store.