If you’ve ever ridden a mid or compact chainring set you’re familiar with the finesse it takes to upshift. That 16 tooth jump can be daunting, like that Strava KOM you just can’t seem to beat. And up until now, that mediocre shifting was an acceptable trade-off for a broad gear range. But WickWerks rings are different – innovated and engineered to break the rules. Riding WickWerks is an assurance that you’ll get the shift when and where you need it.
Specifications
BRIDGE Technology Road Double Chainring Set:
– 50/34 Teeth
– CNC 7075-T6
– MIL Type 3 True Hard Anodize
– Weight 154 g (Ring Set)
Compatibility:
– 110mm BCD, 5-bolt “Road Compact” Cranks
– Fits most models and manufacturers
– 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.
Making Road Compact Work
The road compact chainring set was born to provide the widest gear range practical, and is probably the most popular gearing setup for road bikes. It comes with enough top end to keep up with its standard 53/39 counterpart, and gives the rider a much better low range to keep the climbs fun. The problem is that 16 tooth jump sits right on the edge of capability for traditional shifting methods. So you can have a wide gear range, but you have to sacrifice performance to get it.
WickWerks rings are different – innovated and engineered to break the rules. Our patented BRIDGE Technology literally lifts the chain, by holding under the chain, making that 16 tooth jump pretty easy. It’s lightning fast, consistent and reliable. These rings are stronger, light, and cost less than other high-end brands – giving the same dynamic range advantages, with a significant improvement in shift performance.
See the awesome radical chain ramps in the product photos? You can check out our Chainring Technology Page for information about what those ramps really do. These are the essence of fast, reliable shifting chain rings — made possible by our patented BRIDGE technology. These are the perfect replacement chainrings for bikes equipped with a road compact crank.
These chain rings mount on standard road compact cranks – 110 mm BCD, 5-bolt design. They use standard chain ring bolts and fit the common crank brands and bicycle set-ups. They work with most front derailleurs and shifters – though we do make some recommendations as to what equipment works best.
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50/34 Standard 5-Bolt Compact
110 mm BCD – 5 Bolt – Road Crank (Compact)
– 10 & 11 & 12 Speed
Chainring Bolts: – Sets – Road/CX
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$ 164.50Original price was: $ 164.50.$ 134.50Current price is: $ 134.50.In stock
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Road Compact Chainrings
If you’ve ever ridden a mid or compact chainring set you’re familiar with the finesse it takes to upshift. That 16 tooth jump can be daunting, like that Strava KOM you just can’t seem to beat. And up until now, that mediocre shifting was an acceptable trade-off for a broad gear range. But WickWerks rings are different – innovated and engineered to break the rules. Riding WickWerks is an assurance that you’ll get the shift when and where you need it.
Specifications
BRIDGE Technology Road Double Chainring Set:
– 50/34 Teeth
– CNC 7075-T6
– MIL Type 3 True Hard Anodize
– Weight 154 g (Ring Set)
Compatibility:
– 110mm BCD, 5-bolt “Road Compact” Cranks
– Fits most models and manufacturers
– 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:
Practical Implications:
Making Road Compact Work
The road compact chainring set was born to provide the widest gear range practical, and is probably the most popular gearing setup for road bikes. It comes with enough top end to keep up with its standard 53/39 counterpart, and gives the rider a much better low range to keep the climbs fun. The problem is that 16 tooth jump sits right on the edge of capability for traditional shifting methods. So you can have a wide gear range, but you have to sacrifice performance to get it.
WickWerks rings are different – innovated and engineered to break the rules. Our patented BRIDGE Technology literally lifts the chain, by holding under the chain, making that 16 tooth jump pretty easy. It’s lightning fast, consistent and reliable. These rings are stronger, light, and cost less than other high-end brands – giving the same dynamic range advantages, with a significant improvement in shift performance.
See the awesome radical chain ramps in the product photos? You can check out our Chainring Technology Page for information about what those ramps really do. These are the essence of fast, reliable shifting chain rings — made possible by our patented BRIDGE technology. These are the perfect replacement chainrings for bikes equipped with a road compact crank.
These chain rings mount on standard road compact cranks – 110 mm BCD, 5-bolt design. They use standard chain ring bolts and fit the common crank brands and bicycle set-ups. They work with most front derailleurs and shifters – though we do make some recommendations as to what equipment works best.
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