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[Closed] Raceface cinch chainring - shimano 12 speed

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Hi all, I've ordered all new shimano 12 speed for the orange. I currently run a blackspire oval ring. This has always been noisy though so looking to replace when I fit the 12 speed. Any experience with a decent chainring that's nice and quiet? Oval or round ?


 
Posted : 15/05/2020 8:56 am
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I think there is limited options- either go for a shimano - Wolftooth or Absolute Black- I'm not certain but I believe you need to run the proprietary shimano hyperglide chain also- Although it might be the case that this is due to the Shimano quick link as opposed to the chain itself- Disclaimer I don't know based off experience just online research as I'm looking to run a Shimano direct mount crank set up on my single speed and Ideally don't want to use shimano HyperGlide chain - I like strong BMX chains.


 
Posted : 15/05/2020 11:25 am
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I bought a superstar oval a while ago.  I'v done some long rides and races on it and can't tell the difference in noise from the OEM it replaced.


 
Posted : 15/05/2020 11:28 am
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Superstar Raptor +1

Just does the job and lasts well.


 
Posted : 15/05/2020 11:29 am
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Oneup also do shimano 12 speed rings now including in their system with replaceable outer ring.


 
Posted : 15/05/2020 11:35 am
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Shimano 12 compatible Race Face rings are in the German shops already, price is bit higher than previous gen I think.


 
Posted : 15/05/2020 12:12 pm
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Related question: Do the standard RF chainrings not play nice with Shimano 12sp then?

I have a couple in the spares drawer.


 
Posted : 15/05/2020 12:18 pm
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I don't think anyone's non 12 speed rings play nice with the new Shimano 12 speed.


 
Posted : 15/05/2020 1:14 pm
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Related question: Do the standard RF chainrings not play nice with Shimano 12sp then?

I have a couple in the spares drawer.

I had thought it was Shimano 12s quicklinks that didn't play nice, but switching to a SRAM quicklink solves the issue.

That said, different folks have different tolerances for what "works"


 
Posted : 15/05/2020 1:16 pm
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I have emailed unite components, as there's states compatible with sram but mentions nothing about shimano. I have orders a shimano chain along with everything else. Defo go don't wanna be ordering new cranks


 
Posted : 15/05/2020 1:27 pm
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