"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I use this when riders want a no-nonsense round ring that just works. Chain retention has been rock solid, setup is straightforward, and it feels exactly like a modern 1x drivetrain should on XT and SLX cranks.""When trail days are about consistency and control, we want a drivetrain that disappears beneath us. The ROUND Premium Chainring for Shimano XT8000 / SLX M7000 is built for riders who prefer the familiar feel of a round ring paired with the reliability of a modern narrow-wide design. Designed by absoluteBLACK for Shimano’s 96 BCD mountain cranksets, it delivers quiet performance across technical climbs, rolling singletrack, and long days on mixed terrain. Precision-machined from 7075 aluminum, the chainring balances low weight with the stiffness needed for hard accelerations and loaded climbing. Narrow-wide teeth keep the chain firmly in place without a guide, while the integrated standoff design ensures proper chainline across Boost and non-Boost bikes by relying on the crank spider rather than spacers. It’s a straightforward upgrade for riders who value durability, simplicity, and predictable trail feel."
Price: $85.95 from Backcountry
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"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I use this when riders want a no-nonsense round ring that just works. Chain retention has been rock solid, setup is straightforward, and it feels exactly like a modern 1x drivetrain should on XT and SLX cranks.""When...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I use this when riders want a no-nonsense round ring that just works. Chain retention has been rock solid, setup is straightforward, and it feels exactly like a modern 1x drivetrain should on XT and SLX cranks.""When...
"What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying: ""I’ve installed this on several XT and SLX builds, and it’s one of those upgrades riders feel immediately. Traction improves on steep climbs, cadence feels smoother, and chain retention has been completely...