The process is pretty simple. – Start by finding and acquiring the right 1X chainring. For help in choosing, read this article about Choosing the Right Gears. – Make sure you get a chainring with the correct Bolt Pattern and BCD for your crank. – Remove the shifting chainrings from your existing crank. – Mount […]
The “Fit Link” is a special adapter to allow a Front Derailleur to be mounted below a Braze-on Tab to accommodate smaller front chainrings. It works on most road bikes and many cross bikes equipped with a braze-on tab. Fit Link Fits To say it will or won’t work on a particular bike is difficult […]
The Junior’s Solution is a simple, easy race gearing solution for junior racers. Read this article for information about Meeting Junior Gearing Restrictions and our new, yet to be posted article explaining all the details and advantages of the Junior’s Solution.
Which Crank Type Do I Have? Examine the images below, then expand the accordion bars to read about crank details. This will help you determine what crank you have, and which chainring option to purchase. Please Note: Paint schemes and decoration will vary by manufacturer, by product level and by year of production — all […]
The Short Answer: We recommend WickWërks chainrings be installed and used only in the specifically engineered sets. Our rings are designed with a patented BRIDGE Shift Technology and made to work as a set — the large and small rings made so ramps and teeth are properly positioned by each other to give the best […]
A very good question. The answer is almost any bicycle chain that matches your setup (ie. 9-speed, 10-speed, 11-speed, etc.). WickWërks rings are not designed for a specific chain or specific derailleur. We have used many and our customers have probably used them all. That being said, Here are the rules of thumb: The best […]
The best possible shifting is a combination of the best shifting chain rings – WickWerks – and the proper adjustments and shift techniques. Do these things and your shifting will be great! Mount the crank and chainrings properly and in accordance with manufacture instructions — including BB spacing; Set the proper location of the […]
In a word, Yes. Road: WickWërks rings perform very well with Shimano Di2 on Road applications. Cyclocross Also Yes. – Cyclocross History Note: In the past, we heard a couple reports of weird inadvertent shifting when conditions were very bumpy, or rough. Those reports were rare, and ONLY with earlier Di2 versions. With newer models […]
Over the years, SRAM has changed their chainring mounting from standard 5 bolt, to the now popular 22 style with a 5th hidden bolt. The change is not bad, but it does cause some confusion because they did not change the names. Now there are the “old” and “new” versions that are not compatible. Examples […]
Junior gear restrictions are part of USA Cycling requirements for junior racers (up to age 18) in cycling competition. The rules do NOT cover actual ratios or gear teeth, instead, the rules specify 26 feet as the maximum distance a bike may travel in one full rotation of the crank when in the highest gear. […]
WickWerks makes a 38/24, a 36/22 and a 33/22 chainring set designed for a 3x to 2×9 or 2×10 conversion. The 2 new rings replace the 2 smaller rings of a typical mountain bike triple. The large ring is replaced by either a bash guard or some finger tip ends that cover the open spot […]
YES !! — We call them Z-Rings. They are available as Mountain Bike Z-Rings (made in various sizes), and as Cyclocross Z-Rings (also made in various sizes and mounting configurations). Check out the product pages for details. Secondly, small rings from the shifting rings sets are often used in single front chainring applications like single […]
We always recommend a new chain with new chainrings. The chain and the chainrings work together — and wear together. When new rings are paired with a used chain, the used chain — even if it is not worn out — will accelerate wear on the new chainrings. So, even if the old chain is […]
Good question. Maybe. Replace the Chainring Bolts: – If there is any damage on the threads or on the wrench locations. – If excessive torque was required to loosen the bolts. – If any corrosion or rust or other malady is visible. – If the nut and bolt feel gritty when you are tightening them […]
Chainring life will depend on how and where the rings are used, as well as how well the drivetrain is maintained. Keep the chain and chainrings clean and well lubricated – and change the chain it when it wears – and the rings will last a long time. Environment plays a significant role. Obviously when […]
Chainrings can show signs of wear even pretty early in the life cycle. A few bad shifts, or a little mishap can cause damage to the black anodize and let the shiny aluminum show through. These are typical of used rings, but it does not mean the ring is worn out. On the other hand, […]
Anodized aluminum parts are common in the bicycle world. Anodize is a very thin coating on the aluminum to protect and/or beautify the parts. The most common anodize for machined parts is Type II or “Color Anodize”. This is the pretty coating on the attractive and colorful parts. Type I is also used, but more […]
Chainring damage can fall in 2 categories: 1) Superficial or repairable damage. Things that fall in this category are single tooth damage (such as hitting a rock with the chainring); and aesthetic damage such as scratching the surfaces. For this, we recommend a careful evaluation. In most cases, the damaged area can be filed down […]
Yes, we sell to bike shops. Our programs are “Customer Direct” (via this web site) and “Dealer Direct” (wholesale pricing). If you are a bicycle retailer, please create an account (free), then complete our Dealer Application. Once dealer status has been established, when you log-in to this site, your shopping cart will show wholesale prices. […]
For most countries, No. Unfortunately, (perhaps fortunately for you) we have not yet been able to convince ourselves to raise prices enough to support the financial load of distributors. We understand the value of distribution and the ease of acquisition through bike shops and such, but we want our customers to get the best value […]
Great question. Yes, and No. Yes, we ship direct to Europe. No, we do not have a current retail source for our Full Line of products in Europe. However, some of our products are available through Sport and Bikes in Denmark, and they do ship. Contact them, they’re a great bunch to work with. Also, […]
There are 2 big differences: – First, where and how they are made . . . . The Rotor 3D+ crank arms are CNC machined from solid (in Spain). The Rotor 3D-F is first forged (Taiwan), then machined. – Second, because of where and how they are made, the price is significantly lower for the […]
Rotor cranks are compatible with almost every bicycle. They can be ordered in either 24mm and 30mm crank spindles with a variety of bottom bracket (BB) styles — like BSA, 24mm eXo style, BB30, press fit and a variety of conversions and thread types. In addition, Rotor BB’s are available with high grade steel bearings, […]
To get the most from your new WickWerks chainrings, yes, the shifting technique is just a little different. Several of our pro riders have expressed some weirdness about shifting when they first get the rings. However, when adjusted correctly, and once they change their thinking paradigm just a little, the shifts improve dramatically and they […]
Noise from chain contact with the shift ramps is heard sometimes on road compact rings such as the 50/34 and 52/36 sets. It happens when riding in the small chainring up front and the smallest 1 or 2 cogs in the back. For the road compact, the 16 tooth jump is pretty big. On almost […]
Yes, we appreciate riders and groups of riders that want to ride our products. In the shopping cart, when the quantity of chainrings or cranks (all the various versions) exceed 3, you will automatically receive a 10% discount. Invite your friends or get your team together and take advantage of this offer. All items must […]
This issue is usually fixed very simply with some adjustments. First, however, let’s look at the bike setup and be sure it is correct: Bottom Bracket Installation: Make sure spacers are set according to the crank manufacturer directives — usually none or at most one, 2.5mm spacer on the drive side. Front Derailleur Position: See […]
Front derailleur stops are the little screws (usually) on the bicycle front derailleur that limit the travel as it moves back and forth to accomplish a shift. Small ring side first: – Shift the front derailleur to the small chainring position, then loosen or disconnect the front derailleur cable. – Shift the rear derailleur to […]
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