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AbsoluteBLACK Premium Line Oval R9000 & Ultegra 6800

Since I also have Absolut Black ovals on the MTBs I decided to do the same on my road bike. So instead of my Tiagra 50-34 I got AB ovals in the same size. They are a lot lighter and look tight. Oval's are easy to get used to, so that wasn't a problem. I noticed for myself that it was easier to keep my speed when the wind was against me and the hills in Limburg went nicely. So for me they will stay on them. Is it better? In any case not less, so for me it's fine!

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Oval blades should have been fitted years ago. Power transmission is much more even, cadence much better to hold.

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I am so happy. If you chainring needs replacement try absolute oval

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Great sensations from the first few kilometres, the impression that the whole leg was warming up for the first half hour was confirmed afterwards, you were pushing and pulling at the same time, more muscles were working so at the end of the ride your usual muscles were less tired and there were no cramps.

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It doesn't feel different than round one but makes a sufferfest more bearable

3rd set of these chain rings I have bought for different bikes, Shifting is excellent and they look superb compared to the Shimano Ultegra they replaced.

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