Some have said you can shift WickWerks chainrings under full power  . . . .  While this is true, the rings will do it  . . . .  there are some potentially serious consequences that can occur:

1. First, the rings may do it, but often the chain won’t.  Most chains are NOT made to handle the stresses of shifting under power so the chain may break.  For this reason, we DO NOTrecommend shifting under significant power.
2. Second, depending on the location of the ring teeth with respect to the shift, pulling the chain hard into a twist — either on or off a tooth — can cause the chain link to bind on the tooth.  (This condition is a forced “Chain Suck”.)  See additional notes on here.
3. Third, even if you get away with it (avoiding the 2 potential issues indicated above), it can — and usually will — do damage to the components.  Chains are not immune to damage, and neither are chainrings, and once damaged, they will likely cause other drivetrain issues.  Better to shift smooth and fast than to damage parts.

Though the above results are not sure, if they occur, it can make a bad day.  You really don’t need damage to you or the equipment.  Don’t do it.  Note:  As for our competitors, the above is not such an issue because most rings won’t shift at high throttle.

Proper Shift Technique is to back-off power momentarily, keep spinning, and make the shift.  This will make components last longer and perform better over time.  Note that these are the “World’s Fastest Shifting Chainrings“, so even if you back-off power for a moment, that moment will be short, because most our rings will engage a good shift in about 1/3 of a crank rotation.  (Our competitors can’t say that!)

So, Power Shifting?  Naw, shift quick rather that shifting under power.  ** That being said, these rings will shift consistently under more power than the competition.