WickWërks chainrings have multiple ramps spread out every three, four or five teeth, providing a fast positive engagement of the chain no matter where in the crankset revolution you’re shifting.
WickWërks chainrings have low profile teeth off of each ramp and an angled area above the top portion of each ramp that allow the chain to lean in and mesh smoothly into the next ring during an upshift.
The low profile teeth around the WickWërks chainrings allow the front derailleur cage to physically move the chain past a cut tooth allowing for faster downshifts, especially under load
Submitted by
sbirdasn
a Weekend Warrior
from Salt Lake City, UT Date Reviewed: August 14, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Little Cottonwood Canyon
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Local, direct from m
Strengths:
Look well engineered, w/ 7075-T6 & Mil Hard Coat anodizing should make for good wear life. Mounted on crank fine, though derailleur setup forced the issue of worn out stock deore cage so I upgraded to XT at same time. Chain is new PC991 at time of install. Shifts are quick and solid. No need to baby/sneak up on your up shifts. So far 27 mi RT each day to work for last month, plus the "Death Ride" (129 mi/5 mtn passes & 15K climbing), 5 or 6 trail rides- Looking good so far.
Weaknesses:
Sometimes shift ups are noisy, dropping to smallest ring sometimes falls off (never had a bike that didn't do that sometimes). Mil. Hard Coat Anodizing is "natural" color, not the black seen on the lovely web site pictures- they would look better in black on my bike. One time, chain jammed and twisted cage on mounting tube (no apparent damage). I've now tightened derailleur clamp beyond normal spec'ed torque, and have not experienced any further problems. Not sure why chain jammed in the first place.
I'm a 135 lb light-weight hill climber- and I use my gears a lot, shift constantly as load/conditions change- So I expect a lot of my drive train. So far, they do what they advertise- Fast, reliable shifts. Note: these rings want you to "Jam and Go"- don't baby the up-shifts. Hit the shifter and keep on pedaling. I paid maybe $10-15 more than a set of Race Face rings (online price), which didn't have as much life as I would have hoped (5-7Kish street miles, though I did let a chain stretch too much, which forced the issue sooner). But with the high grade materials, I expect these to last longer. -1 chili for the anomalous jam, otherwise it would be 5.
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Submitted by
mbikerlogan
a Racer
from Ogden, UT Date Reviewed: September 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Goose Berry Mesa
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
The Rings shift incredibly fast. Low profile teeth make the rolling resistance really low. They also feel a lot stiffer than my previous rings which is also a huge plus. The ring set is lighter than xtr.
Bottom Line:
These rings are easily the best rings on the market without a doubt. lighter faster and stiffer than anything else out there. definately the ringset for those who are looking for the maximum competetive edge and even for those that seek maximum performance out of their machine
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Submitted by
luv2mbike
a Racer
from Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Date Reviewed: July 12, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Shifts quickly, shifts well under load, strong, and light.
Weaknesses:
No weaknesses, just wish I found these rings earlier.
Similar Products Used:
Stock rings on truvativ and shimano cranksets.
Bike Setup:
Specialized Epic Comp, Fox F 80, Magura disc.
Bottom Line:
I would recommend these rings to the most dedicated riders. These chainrings hold up in the the worst of conditions. This product has given me the ability to predict when and how my bike will shift no matter what the trail condition.
Wick Werks Radically Ramped Chainrings: Strong, light, reliable, and effective.
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Submitted by
viktor
a Cross Country Rider
from Fountain, CO USA Date Reviewed: June 29, 2008
Favorite Trail:
the LONG ones
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
included with work o
Strengths:
These things shift as smooth and faster than the ones that start with the letter S (XTR). They are quick to engauge, light and strong.
Weaknesses:
WickWerks does not supply the small chainring with the set. So I got stuck with some cheap cr*p ring that did not work but that was from the e-bay dude that did the work on the crank set.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized OEM crank/rings, Shimano XT, and XTR crankset and rings (the Wickwerks are the best). New chain with each set-up.
Bike Setup:
Started with '97 Stumpjumper (broke that) now Specialized RockHopper Pro with Marathon SL shock and Full XTR 965 componet set. Oh, changed out to XT Rear D after tangle with rocks and spokes. XTR dual control shifters Rapid Rise.
Bottom Line:
These rings ROCK. They shift better than OEM or aftermarket XTR. I have managed to keep them off the rocks mostly. They are strong, straight, light, and made in the USA.
These things get on the next upper ring before I am done with the shift on these dual control XTR shifters.
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