How to Install an Oval Chainring on SRAM Direct Mount. Absolute Black

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How to install an oval chain ring with SRAM direct mount. I swapped my 32 tooth round chainring for an Absolute Black 32 tooth oval chainring. It's pretty easy but you want to be sure to do it correctly. Now's a great time to check the bottom bracket bearings and the rest of the drive train. My chain was sticky so I installed a new one. One note: Be sure to buy the correct offset for whether your bike is boost rear or not.
Here's a link to the test ride comparing this chainring to the old round one on the same bike, same trail a few days apart. The results were UNBELIEVABLE! You gotta see this! • Oval chain ring MTB Te...
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@travisclark3155 3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like Tom Green narrating this

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

So I had to go back and listen to my recorded voice (since no one ACTUALLY sounds like they think) and then Tom's. Aside from the Canadian lilt I hear similarities. I never realized just how smooth, sexy, and relaxing Tom Green's voice really is 😅

@travisclark3155 3 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBreaker so sexy

@travisclark3155 3 жыл бұрын

thanks for this video - great content - very helpful!

@travisclark3155 3 жыл бұрын

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@victorrafa6540 4 жыл бұрын

Ok finally just got mine after a crazy long back order. Love this video on how to install. Thank you again.

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy it! Yeah it took me 8 weeks to get some tires. CRAZY!

@EvtheNev 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Ordered one last night and it's due tomorrow. Can't wait to try it out!

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy it!

@Staindsoul4life 4 жыл бұрын

Got my Wolf Tooth elliptical chain ring and ready to install now! Thanks for the video!

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

You won't be disappointed! Thanks for watching👊

@promodsteve7882 4 жыл бұрын

Nice vid, good detailed instructions unlike so many who skip the details.

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

pro mod steve 👍 I like details lol

@mountainlessmtb9940 4 жыл бұрын

Nice work 🤘 I missed this one too but I'm here now 😂

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

👊

@weekendmountainbiker9457 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Thanks for the instructions. I'm strongly considering oval. 🤙🤙

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine you NOT liking the change. I think it’s the best bank for the buck👊🏻 #notsponsored

@yishaithegift9953 10 ай бұрын

You should show the proper orientation of the oval chainring for those converting from circle rings. As it's not the same mount.

@barefootbob1269 7 ай бұрын

There is no way to get it wrong this is a sram dub direct mount only one way it will fit. not like the four bolt mounts like the 104 bcd and the 64 bcd etc. those do have an orientation mark.

@marekschwarzmann1638 3 жыл бұрын

good video.. gonna install mine oval in few hours..))

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Hope it went well and you like it👊

@nwpilot81 3 жыл бұрын

Does the chain ring only fit one way? I’m guessing the chainring has to be install a curtain way to take advantage of the pedal stroke inline with the crank arm... Great video easy to understand!

@lukasbormann4830 3 жыл бұрын

Yes only one way

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes. There are 3 bolts on the back of the chain ring and you can't do it wrong.

@gedresto Жыл бұрын

My Chisel has a 32 round. Do I have to go for a 32 oval or for a 34 oval? When you change the chainring (round to oval) you must go two teeth up or two teeth down?

@MtbFonseca 2 жыл бұрын

If I get this chainring what crank arms would I have to get can u put a link to what cranks would fit in this

@igethanxcmtb9437 3 жыл бұрын

Are the sram and shimano “direct mount” the same mount or a different mount specific to each brand?

@LiftedAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

Installing the same to the same bike but newer this week....

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Enjoy 👊👍

@stevenuguid8533 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same bike but 2015 model. Do you have a part number for the chain ring? I currently run an NX crank with 32t

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

Have you ever tried an oval chainring? Do you think it’s just hype?

@ianscott1812 3 жыл бұрын

I am about to install this very oval. I have a chain guide / bash guard currently on my bike, will this need adjusted at all with the addition of the oval ? Nice video.

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

You man need to slightly adjust the chain guide to allow for the small difference in the shape of the chain ring but should be fine 👍🏻

@lucadya 3 жыл бұрын

Great video I’m looking at buying one for my fat bike and I’m worried about the wear of the rear derailleur 🥶 does ur derailleur move every peddle stroke 🤔

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

A little but but unless you're riding on the road the derailleur is moving constantly anyway, not to mention all the shifts.

@shakmahmud 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, will be referring to this when changing mine. Ps. Love this music, whats it from?

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! It's just a sample for the free music library YT provides creators to avoid copywrite issues. I like it too 😀

@brianoconnor8100 2 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBreaker the track reminds me of The Police De Dododo De Dadada

@ratyz 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video. Just wondering, am currently planning to try replacing my 32t round chainring to a 32t oval chainring. The bike in the video is a full suspension bike, and it seems that the chain didn't need replacement. Will there be a difference, when it comes to the chain length, for a hard tail bike? Thanks!

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

For SS you’ll need a spring type chain tensioner since the chain will be too loose for half of the pedal stroke. If you swap 32t round for 32t oval the chain is fine

@ratyz 3 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBreaker my current set up is a 1x12 speed trail bike with a chainguard (CGH-04) that, as the item says, can accommodate 32t to 38t chainrings. So, I don't need to worry about needing a new chain installation, similar to your video? Thanks a lot for this!

@barefootbob1269 7 ай бұрын

No if your chain was the correct length for you're 32 round it will be fine with the oval the derailleur will take up the slight difference. Three different ovals and never had to change chain length

@davidmuriel2373 3 жыл бұрын

Hi. I bought a chainring and installed it. It is occasionally rubbing against the rear frame. Would this cause damage to the bike. Or am I fine to ride like this?

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

That depends. Is the frame aluminum or carbon? Al...no big deal. You could even fle a little and touch up the paint. Carbon...not good.

@mortadhaabdul565 11 ай бұрын

Is the 32t oval chainring bigger than the round one (diameter)? Thanks

@barefootbob1269 7 ай бұрын

It is both a little smaller and a little bigger. At the elongated part a bit bigger and the rest a touch smaller. In total it sort of evens out. You should not need to mess with chain length.

@chameleonpogono 3 жыл бұрын

If you put an oval chainring that is the same tooth number as the round chainring, do you need to adjust the length of the chain?

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

No. Easy swap 😊

@buddyjim3527 2 жыл бұрын

The chain keeps falling out of the crank on any gear. Please suggest a fix. Thanks

@TrailBreaker 2 жыл бұрын

Check your chain length first. Easiest way is to disconnect it and run it around the biggest cog and the chain ring bypassing the derailleur. Proper length is when it just meets plus 2 links. Next check your derailleur clutch. It's the internal spring that pulls the bottom jockey wheel up and keeps tension on the chain. Is your chain ring worn? Is it a narrow-wide design? After this, you can always add a chain guide to keep it on. Here's a link to a video I did kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gtOZgdd418u4dYE.html Good luck!

@gastrohouseperu8653 Жыл бұрын

Hey hey! Do you mind mentioning the actual durability of this chainring? Does it spare a good amount of miles or does it die sooner rather sooner than expected?

@oot-n-aboot Жыл бұрын

I’ve had one on my SB130LR for two years and it’s in perfect shape after climbing and descending over 1,500 solid miles in the San Juans of Durango and the single tracks of Moab. Couldn’t be happier with mine and adding one to my hardtail today.

@raulmedina6223 3 жыл бұрын

If your going from a normal 32t to a 32t oval is there any adjustments to the chain?

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Nope

@wheeliemachine626 4 жыл бұрын

Should I readjust the b gap with the oval chainring?

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't need to unless you go with smaller ring and need to shorten the chain

@tomaszmichewicz7867 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, chain need to be on the middle of the cassette?

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Nope. works fine in all gears

@celerysweat_pro9784 4 жыл бұрын

Would you order new dust seals? My bike is 9 years old.

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

Not unless they're cracked. Just check those bearings and keep a thin layer of grease between the bearing and the dust seal to help keep out water and grit

@stevenamatomusic 3 жыл бұрын

Is your bubbles side of the ring facing out ?

@TrailBreaker 2 жыл бұрын

it only goes on 1 way

@dhack176 2 жыл бұрын

Since it is oval, does it matter how the chainring is aligned with the crank?

@jbw5485 Жыл бұрын

It can’t be installed incorrectly.

@kolec76 3 жыл бұрын

yea guys check your offset, once you already bought ur chainring and laid it on the desk xD so you can do what about it?

@alexlogan9279 4 жыл бұрын

Did you have to add any links to your chain? Did you go from a smaller round to a larger oval?

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Logan no. 32 to 32.

@alexlogan9279 4 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBreaker okay I'm going from a 30round to a 32oval ive had some people say yes I will have to get a new chain and others say no I won't.

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

Alex Logan Going from a 30t round to 32t oval might need an extra link. When I changed from a 32round to a 30t oval I did have to remove a link. Swap it and see if the derailleur is too stretched in the big cog. Good luck👊🏻

@schmeebot7903 Жыл бұрын

@@TrailBreaker This is the exact information I was looking for. I'm going from 32t round to 30t oval. Thank you!

@tjpreston3348 3 жыл бұрын

I want an oval chainring for my jump bike with I have to make my chain longer or can it stay the same lenth

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

If it's the same # of teeth, no change. However, if it's single speed you'll need to add a chain tensioner to keep it from dropping when the chain ring is in the narrow direction

@tjpreston3348 3 жыл бұрын

@@TrailBreaker but Matt Jones runs a oval on his jump bike and doesn’t have a chain tenst

@jezam9280 3 жыл бұрын

is the oval chainring not add up wear in your rd?

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine the slight movement from the oval is anything compared to the bouncing on the trail😊

@jezam9280 3 жыл бұрын

although...anyways until bike parts is always available in the market it doesn't really matter🙄🙄🙄🤭🤭

@bloodsouls725 3 жыл бұрын

It’s not necessary to resize the chain?

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Not if you go back with the same # of teeth

@spedapes9506 2 жыл бұрын

What grease

@TrailBreaker 2 жыл бұрын

I just use an all-purpose grease

@shaunomeara843 4 жыл бұрын

Did you adjust your chain length for the oval ring??

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

No since I swapped 32 round for a 32 oval

@bananavmonkey 3 жыл бұрын

Which tools did you use to remove the crank bolt?

@TrailBreaker 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus Ciriaco 8mm hex. It pushes against the 10mm cap bolt pushing the crank arm off

@victorrafa6540 4 жыл бұрын

Does it matter how you put the new chain ring on- which way the oval is Set?

@TrailBreaker 4 жыл бұрын

Victor Rafa Absolutely! For direct mount chainrings you can’t put it on wrong. For 4-bolt chainrings there is a little triangle printed on the chainring that you place under the crank arm. When installed correctly the chain is tallest when the crank arm is at 3 o’clock

@victorrafa6540 4 жыл бұрын

Trail Breaker thank you. This video came at the perfect time. I just ordered one last week.

@weekendmountainbiker9457 4 жыл бұрын

@@victorrafa6540 have you installed the oval chainring? Thoughts..

@victorrafa6540 4 жыл бұрын

Weekend Mountain Biker wish I have by now. Been on back order for 4 weeks now 😢

@weekendmountainbiker9457 4 жыл бұрын

@@victorrafa6540 😵