What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:"I’ve been running oval rings for a couple seasons now, and this 52T ring is the real deal. It smooths out my pedal stroke, especially on climbs, and shifting is just as clean as any round ring I’ve used. Installation was easy, and it fits great on my Ultegra setup."Whether we’re attacking a long climb or hammering flats on race day, the Absolute Black Winter Oval Road Chainring gives us an edge with every pedal stroke. Its 52-tooth oval design isn't just for show—it’s engineered to optimize power transfer by minimizing dead spots in the rotation and amplifying output where we’re strongest. Crafted with precision in Poland and designed in the UK, this outer chainring delivers crisp front shifts thanks to six up-shifting ramps and twelve down-shifting points, all dialed to integrate smoothly with double-ring road drivetrains. Made from lightweight, rigid aluminum, it’s compatible with a wide range of Shimano, SRAM, FSA, and S-Works cranks—just not the SRAM 1x hidden bolt style. For riders chasing marginal gains without compromising drivetrain feel, this oval ring is a proven, race-tested upgrade.