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AbsoluteBLACK Spiderless Oval

Switching from a round 32T to an oval 30T on a 12-speed single chainring. As a beginner to mountain biking, this change of chainring means I'll have less trouble on my long rides. I'm on flat pedals, so there's a feeling of a hole in the pedalling when you're not in the right gear. With practice, after 2 outings, it suits me and allows me to do some relaunches that I couldn't do before.

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