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I reminded myself today, extreme pedalling in circles is useful on a really muddy climb. Avoiding the peaks in torque maximises traction.
That is where I feel the benefit with flats and oval. (As in the new ones not the old biopace which were 90 degrees out... )
I've never actually tested back-to-back (same day) but I know a few really regular climbs where I always felt the flats were not as good for smooth traction as the clips but it really seems that the oval chainring makes a similar difference.
I could convert my ancient Patriot to 1x, the bike would suit it.
No need to commit past a chain-ring... Having a clutch mech is good but not essential. The kid just did 2 days downhill (including a race) without dropping a chain and didn't have his clutch engaged. Some of the rock gardens he did Im amazed but ...
Posted : 20/02/2018 11:18 am
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