RaceFace 104mm Single Chain Ring

Just added a 30T to my 1x9 set up on a Full Suspension 29er. I have a 650B and Fat Bike running 30T NW on 1x10s using Clutch Type 2 SRAM RDs and they have never dropped on me even on the most gnarly trails. So I had a 32T normal chain ring on my 1x9 using a bash and N gauge jump stop, but the 32T ring with a 9 Speed combined with a full sus just never felt right on some trails. So after loving my other 2 30T NW rings I figured let me give it a go. My set up is a XMC 9 Speed Chain, Shimano XT Rapid Rise RD, FSA Gap Crankset, Shimano Deore Shifter and a Deore Cassette. I dropped the Jump Stop and Bash off the crankset and just left on the 30T NW ring, I took out 2 links to clean up the chain slack and headed out for some testing. After 18 miles of single track and not once did it drop, I had wondered if I would get one drop since I am using a normal style RD and I can say with out a doubt even when I tried to get it to drop I wasnt able to. So its safe to say that even with out a clutch style RD you can run these with out using a bash or a chain guide. These are well worth the money, the 1x10 set up has been a dream and makes gearing cake. You never have to worry about matching RPMs when coming into a climb or descents. I have been using 2 other NW rings and they are wearing great just like any other well made chain ring. If you are going for a simple setup with the added bonus of dropping some weight off the bike then snag one of these. I will be swapping my other 2x setups over to 1xs each week!

Excellent product!

Perfect

Works as advertised. Zero chain drop.

Ordered the 34 tooth. paired it with an 11-36 10 speed cassette. Shimano Zee derailleur. My bike has 26 inch wheels with 2.4/2.2 tires and gear range is just right for everything from rough single track to paved bike paths. Chain stays on and everything runs smooth and quiet. It does what its supposed to do and does it perfectly. I notice the narrow wide design does have a little drag compared to a regular chainring, but very hard to notice when riding and the chain stays put with no guide. The price here is half that of most places and it arrived fast.

This is the gold standard if youre looking to go 1 X 9/10/11 or single speed. Narrow wide eliminates a chain guide. Race Face makes quality components.

Great product

Nice and light weight. I have converted three bikes now to 1x drivetrain and have put a beating on them. They are holding up well.

This ring combined with a Race Face Respond 170mm crank is the perfect set up!

So far Im loving this upgrade. Got about 28 miles on it so far without any issues. Have it setup on a cheap walmart Kent Genesis ATF ACT 27.5 that I been building up. Picked up a Shimano crankset so it can easily bolted up. Simple to do job for a big difference. One less cable to deal with and also one less adjustment I have to screw with. Highly recomend it. Also running it with stock rear 7sp cog ring and have no issues.