The new Shimano GRX gravel workforce is excellent, however the reputable 1x chainring choices are restricted. Shimano gives most effective 40- and 42-tooth rings. Wolf Teeth Element’s Drop Prevent ST chainrings building up that considerably, with each spherical and oval choices.
WTC’s choices vary from 36- to 46-tooth, and weights vary from 65.5g as much as 102g. They use identical 110BCD uneven 4-bolt mounting development and 50mm chainline to check GRX’s specifications. Higher 48, 50, and 52 teeth counts are within the works for later this 12 months.
The “ST” variations are designed for Shimano’s 12-speed Hyperglide chains, which is what the brand new 12-speed GRX teams use. The similar chainrings also are to be had of their “Drop Prevent B” teeth profile, which is for SRAM FlatTop and Eagle 12-speed chains in addition to 9/10/11/12-speed chains from KMC, Connex, Wipperman, and Campagnolo.
The brand new GRX workforce means that you can switch cassettes and derailleur cages, however those allow you to exchange the equipment ratios relying at the severity of the gravel you’re driving, with out affecting the full equipment vary.
