Road Cycling - Rotor Q-Rings, you thoughts

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F = MA
05-20-07, 07:42 PM
I haven't seen many of these out on the road, or even here on BF.

Looks like they have the same theory as the O.symetric used by CSC.

What do you think?

F = MA
05-20-07, 07:58 PM
I guess it'd be smart to add the site for those who don't know what I'm talking about

http://www.rotorcranksusa.com/i1-q-rings.shtml
aikigreg
05-20-07, 08:14 PM
I've got a pair I haven't installed yet - will let you know!

F = MA
05-20-07, 08:19 PM
please do
vpiuva
05-20-07, 09:29 PM
Looks like somebody mis-mounted their Biopace rings off 2 bolt holes and decided they liked it that way.
elgalad
05-20-07, 11:10 PM
From the site:

"The OCP System enables you to customize the position of the Q-Rings to suit your individual riding habits, body geometry, strength and position on the bike."

zOMG, the disease is spreading through teh intarwebs :D
chrisesposito
05-21-07, 12:05 AM
I've got them (50/36 compact) on both bikes, and think they work wonderfully.
MIN
05-21-07, 12:07 AM
So to clarify - Q-Rings are oval in shape?
F = MA
05-21-07, 01:43 AM
elliptical. yes, oval
bdcheung
05-21-07, 06:48 AM
I've got them and have been using them for about 1000 miles. For what it's worth, my FTP went up by 10 watts (though that could be attributed to increase in fitness) and leg fatigue has been significantly delayed. I'm hardly ever sore now, on rides that (with round rings) would leave me aching for at least a day or two (again could be due to increased fitness). The effects have been enough to warrant my keeping the rings.

Vinokurtov also uses Q-Rings, hope he posts too.
unbelievably
05-21-07, 07:11 AM
...leg fatigue has been significantly delayed.

How much time do you average in the saddle?
bdcheung
05-21-07, 07:23 AM
How much time do you average in the saddle?

my long rides are 5 hours