Absolute Black Oval 96 BCD Chainring is a 1x narrow-wide oval ring for Shimano XT M8000 and SLX cranks, improving climbing traction and chain retention. Machined from 7075 aluminium, it runs Shimano 12-speed HG+ chains for smoother, less tiring pedalling.

Premium 1X Oval 96 BCD narrow wide chainring designed for Shimano XT M8000, SLX M7000, MT700, MT610 & M5100 1x or 2x cranks Only. These chainrings fit Boost and non-boost bikes as correct offset is realized by the crank spider itself. This particular chainring will ONLY work with CN-M9100, 8100, 7100 & 6100 12spd Hyperglide+ chain due to different thickness & shape of the teeth. Bolts included.

Advantages of our special oval narrow wide chainrings for Shimano XT M8000, SLX :

• We mastered our oval chainrings to perfection, so you can get best possible advantage from the oval/elliptical shape.
• Finest design to provide excellent weight to strength ratio
• One of a kind special oval shape (Patent Pending)
• Greatly improves traction and climbing abilities
• Unique Patent Pending narrow-wide teeth profiles to keep your chain in place for minimum 12 months!
• Special 3D teeth machining for ultimate mud relief decrease wear and noise dramatically
• Superb quality and great look.
• You will ride faster using ovals. If you keep using round ring then others will get quicker
• You will not "feel" the oval shape at all
• Reduces stress on knees

How to mount Absolute Black Oval narrow wide chainring:

There is a small mark (triangle shaped) on the inner circumference of the chainring. This mark must sit behind the crank arm. Mounting procedure is identical for SLX and XT cranks. Use our provided 1X M8 11mm chainring bolts and Torque them to about 7Nm.

Specifications

• Size : 30T (44g), 32T (50g), 34T (60g), 36T (69g)
• Colour Options : Black
• Compatibility : Fits Shimano XT M8000, SLX M7000, MT700 and Deore M6000, M5100 & M4100 cranksets 1X and 2X only. Boost and non-boost. ONLY Shimano 12spd HG+ chain
• Material : CNC machined 7075 Txxx Aluminum. Long-lasting construction. Type II anodizing
• Chainline : Dependent on the crank model (1 or B1/B2). Every crank model has different axle length, but same chainrings
• Mounting Holes : 4 x 96mm BCD Asymmetrical design. Use stock bolts.
• Ovality : Optimized to each size separately. Range: 10.2-14.4% and Timing of 110.5-116.3° after TDC (top dead center) Patent Pending

All 4 sizes have built-in standoffs to provide the ideal 1X chainline.

IMPORTANT - Use provided bolts to mount the chainring

If you wish to check for frame clearance with new oval ring, below you can find measurement of biggest dimension of the oval (tip to tip of tooth):
30T: 134mm ; 32T: 143mm ; 34T: 151mm

WORLD'S FINEST OVAL CHAINRINGS

British design at its best. absoluteBLACK is the largest manufacturer of oval chainrings in the World. We are devoted to extraordinary design, European manufacturing and production of parts that perform great & are made to last.

We believe anything out there can be made better, including chainrings. We made it our goal to improve riders pedaling efficiency by changing the way how torque from the crank is delivered to rear wheel. This is how absoluteBLACK oval chainrings found its way to general market and gained Worldwide recognition.

The company's foundation comes from our passion to cycling. absoluteBLACK is still a family-owned brand.

Our design office is based in London, England. All metal components are manufactured and dispatched from Poland (EU) using German aluminium, then skillfully anodized in the United Kingdom. Because of our attention to every detail, we're proud to produce bicycle parts with an unbeatable combination of styling, performance, and precision.

Sizing: 30T, 32T, 34T, 36T. Country of Origin: Poland.

FAQs

Which cranks does it fit? Shimano XT M8000, SLX M7000, MT700 and Deore M6000, M5100 & M4100 cranksets — 1X and 2X only, Boost and non-boost.
Which chain must I use? Only a Shimano 12-speed HG+ chain (CN-M9100/8100/7100/6100); the teeth thickness and shape require it.
Are the bolts included? Yes — mount with the provided 1X M8 11mm chainring bolts, torqued to about 7Nm.