Review on 🚴 Narrow Wide Alloy Chainring for Road Bike: 38T-58T, 8-12 Speed, 110mm BCD, CNC Machined by Bryan Gallardo

I have a 1x9 setup on my flat road bike that I built a few years ago but only really got on this season. Although the drivetrain components don't have that many miles (<700 miles), some of the parts I used weren't of the highest quality, and over the summer they became increasingly sloppy with a clicking noise when pedaling under power. Slipping shifts and more chain drops than ever before. I replaced the chain earlier in the season and recently the unnamed bottom bracket with a better quality FSA block, but only after swapping the regular 39-tooth alloy chainring for this (round) narrow 38-tooth wide block that the powertrain felt. again good. This chain really seems to be grasping the chain. When pedaling, I feel like I have an almost solid connection with the rear wheel. Shifts are quick and crisp with no slippage. I didn't think changing the chainring would make such a difference, especially since the original chainring looked fine with little wear, but the difference was day and night. The only downside to the new sprocket is that it's a bit noisier as the chain moves from the centerline to the lower gears. I assume it's the "wide" teeth in action. It's more noticeable on the dyno than in action, but I can feel it through the pedals. It's not disruptive, but it wasn't on the original straight ring gear. I set the bike up to spend most of my time spinning in the middle of the cassette and it's smooth and strong there. So after a ride I would say this chain is a winner. Of course, this only applies to "1X" settings, so don't try it with a derailleur. Also, as others have said, he is fat. With this ring I had to move the chain guide mounted on the seat tube about 2mm compared to the original ring.