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Cross-chaining

Is cross-chaining really that bad?

Sun, Jan 11, 2026 14:52

Chris Froome, 2024 Arctic Race of Norway

“I’m not saying junior gears, but maybe 56 or 54 needs to be the limit”: Chris Froome backs Wout van Aert’s call to limit gearing in road races, with big chainrings blamed for “more serious crashes”

Four-time Tour de France winner admitted it's "a crazy problem to have" as "for so many years, we've been trying to figure out ways to go faster and faster" — however he now believes "limiting the progression of technology" is inevitable to improve safety

Mon, Jan 06, 2025 10:36

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ROTOR completes mountain bike chainring range with Universal Tooth Pattern design

New design completes MTB chainring lineup

Tue, Sep 14, 2021 13:48

Winners announced for the absoluteBLACK PVD 1x Oval Chainring competition!

The absoluteBLACK PVD 1x Oval Chainring competition is now closed and we name the winners! Are you one of the lucky 10 winners?

Mon, Oct 19, 2020 10:48

Win £1,159.90 worth of absoluteBLACK PVD 1x Oval Chainrings – 10 to be won!

10 chainrings to be won!

Tue, Oct 06, 2020 11:46

Nukeproof launches new range of components and upgrades

New bearings, chain guides and more!

Mon, Feb 03, 2020 16:10

e*thirteen launches new XCX – lightweight drivetrain for cross country and gravel bikes

With claimed lightest production cranks

Thu, Apr 11, 2019 14:17

Easton release new Gravel Shifting Rings with 2x chainrings specifically for gravel and adventure bikes

Gearing specifically for gravel and adventure bikes

Fri, Apr 13, 2018 08:52

Is cross-chaining disastrous? Find out what the manufacturers say

We ask Shimano, SRAM, Campagnolo and FSA whether running the chain at extreme angles is a crime against cycling

Mon, Dec 05, 2016 11:51

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