44/34 Standard 5-Bolt Compact

Description

138.50Chainrings made for ‘Cross and Gravel.  Made to perform.  Made for awesome shift performance in all conditions.  These are the famous WickWerks Cyclocross 44/34T Chainrings — Now available for several mounting configurations.  See the Crank Type tab above to select correct chainrings for your bike.  If you don’t know for sure, send a photo and we’ll help.

General Specifications:

BRIDGE Technology Cyclocross & Gravel & Road 44/34 Chainring Set:

– 44/34 Teeth
– CNC 7075-T6
– MIL Type 3 True Hard Anodize
– Weight 111g – 125g (Ring Set) depending on the crank they mount to.

Compatibility:

                  NOTE: Use the drop down menu to select the right set for your application.

– 110mm BCD, 4 or 5-Bolt versions of various cranks.
– Most models and manufacturers (see Crank Type tab above for specifics).
– Standard 110 mm BCD ‘Compact’ Cranks.
– 10 & 11 & 12 Speed Compatible

  Our rings work with the Sram 12 speed and other 12 speeds. Here’s a breakdown, the differences are minimal and don’t really matter with most components in most applications.  The main difference is the 12 speed chain link plates are thinner so the chain will fit with the 12 speed rear cassettes.  The outer ring is also a little closer to the smaller ring with the mounting tabs being a little thinner.

Here’s a breakdown:

• Chain Width: A 12-speed chain is narrower than an 11-speed chain. The external width of a 12-speed Shimano chain is approximately 5.25mm, while an 11-speed is approximately 5.62mm, a difference of about 0.37mm.
• Internal Chain Width: Interestingly, the inner width of both 11-speed and 12-speed chains, where the chainring teeth fit, is generally the same (around 2.18mm).
• Chainring Spacing: Because 12-speed chains are narrower, the chainrings in a 12-speed system are spaced slightly closer together than in an 11-speed system. This difference is minimal, around 0.35mm, with the larger chainring of a 12-speed system being offset inboard by this amount.
• Shifting Ramps and Gates: 12-speed chainrings often feature more complex shifting ramps and gates to optimize shifting performance with the narrower 12-speed chain.

Practical Implications:

• Compatibility: While a 12-speed chain is slightly narrower, it can generally work with an 11-speed system as the inner width is the same.

Cyclocross & Gravel & Road 44/34t Performance Chainrings:

Either way you spell it, Cyclocross or Cyclo-cross as well as Gravel and even road, the fun of the sport is the dread of the drive train.  No worries, though.  You’ve just found the WickWerks shifting advantage in the form of high-performance chainrings made to shift faster, shift dependably, and shift better even when conditions get crazy.

Perfect for those that don’t want to push a bigger ring and want to keep a steady rhythm and cadence.

Check out the chainring images above, especially the back view to see the radical chain ramps.  (We call it BRIDGE Technology.)  These are miles ahead of the typical shift pins used by others.  These are massive ramps, like big hands held out to grab the chain and shift it NOW.  And notice, there are lots of them — shifting ramps made so your bicycle will shift when you ask it, even in slog of a tough cyclocross race.

To read more about the shifting technology, check out the article “WickWërks Shifting Explained”.  These chainrings are becoming a favorite in the cyclocross circles because of their capability and their reliability.  To maximize performance, visit our technical support site

Step up your game with WickWërks Cyclocross 44/34t Chainrings.