Chainrings help you climb hard and sprint fast on your bike no matter if you're riding gravel, mountain, or road. Replacing your chainrings will provide smooth shifting and prevent damage to the rest of your drivetrain. When replacing your chainrings we recommend replacing the chain and cassette to achieve the best performance.
 

Bike Chainrings – Dial In Your Ride’s Power and Gear Range

Bike chainrings are the front gear(s) of your drivetrain, directly connected to your cranks and responsible for transferring your pedaling power to the chain and rear wheel. Whether you're sprinting on the road, grinding up steep trails, or cruising gravel paths, choosing the right chainring setup helps you optimize gearing, improve efficiency, and ride with more control.

Types of Bike Chainrings

1x (Single) Chainrings – Simplicity & Trail Performance


mountain, gravel, and cyclocross bikes


less weight and fewer moving parts



2x (Double) Chainrings – Balanced Gear Options


road and endurance bikes


climbing gears and high-speed options


smooth cadence transitions

3x (Triple) Chainrings – Maximum Gear Range


touring, entry-level, and hybrid bikes


steep climbs or loaded touring


more gears but adds weight and complexity

Oval Chainrings – Efficient Power Transfer


reduce dead spots in your pedal stroke


smoother, more efficient pedaling


performance and knee comfort

Key Features to Consider

✔ Bolt Circle Diameter (BCD) – Ensure your chainring fits your crankset

✔ Tooth Count – Impacts gearing; smaller rings for climbing, larger for speed

✔ Material – Aluminum for lightness, steel for durability, or carbon for high-end performance

✔ Narrow-Wide Teeth – Found on 1x chainrings to improve chain retention

✔ Chain Compatibility – Make sure it matches your drivetrain speed (e.g. 10, 11, 12-speed)

When to Replace a Chainring

✔ Worn or Shark-Fin Teeth – Can lead to poor shifting and dropped chains

✔ Chain Slipping – Indicates tooth wear or poor chain engagement

✔ Upgrading Gear Range – Swap for more efficient climbing or faster cruising

Find the Right Chainring for Your Bike

Whether you're building a lightweight road machine, upgrading your MTB drivetrain, or fine-tuning your gravel setup, the right chainring improves power, efficiency, and performance.

Shop now and give your ride the gearing it deserves!