press release from OChain about the new piece of kit.
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our latest product - the Ochain•R Revolution. Regulation. Real, finally after a long R&D process.
Ochain•R is ascending the top of Ochain range, dedicated to muscular bikes. Performing a sophisticated patented system, it enables riders to set up the appropriate “degree of freedom” from its outer face.
What does it for you?
Ochain is an active spider, allowing the chainring to rotate backwards in order to disengage the transmission from the suspension, improving the whole riding experience and the bike’s performances.
Our engineers defined four setup possibilities, resulting in different degrees of proportional rotation. The defined options are: 4° / 6° / 9°/ 12° . Each one stands for a different degree of freedom your transmission can get for you to fulfill any riding condition and style.
See the chart below to better understand:
The Ochain is engineered for being used by those appreciating a more stable adjustment. Changing to different degrees is easy and possible but still a kind of a major setup such as the head angle or the choice of rear wheel diameter.
The Ochain•R makes it easy to switch from one setup to another in seconds, using a 2,5 hex key. Imagine doing four DH laps and promptly testing all four degrees options to choose the best one for that track. Or finding the perfect setup on every single Enduro PS with a sole key.
How does it work?
An hex key is all you need to disengage the system by rotating backwords the black regulation nut. Same key, now on the central allen seat, and you access all possible setups. Lasered lines are there as a reference for you. Lock back the system and you are ready to ride.
From the inside, this is made possible by a moving rack that modifies the ”starting point”.
A conical coupling and a spring system ensures precision during adjustment.
Developing the Ochain•R gave us a special opportunity to revise and optimize tolerances on the entire Ochain product range.
Ochain•R adapts to most direct mount cranksets, it fits a standard BCD 104 chainring and it is designed to replaces the 3mm offset model. Check on our website for all the available models.
Ochain•R details:
• Material: 7075 T6 Aluminum / 6082 Aluminium / Steel Inox 316 • Offset: 3mm (6 mm / 7,5mm with Ochain Kit)
• Chainring Standard: BCD 104 only, Oval chainring compatible • Weight: 150g
• Fitting: Sram, Shimano, raceface, FSA, Etherteen, Hope. • Rider weight limit: 120Kg
World-class riders like Neko Mulally and Loris Revelli have been involved in the development and evolution of the new Ochain•R.
"The first time I tried this new version of the Ochain was at the US Open last year and I was able to quickly change between Ochain settings throughout the practice session to get me bike set up for that track, which was flatter than most other tracks I races last season. It was really handy to be able to do that with a simple turn of an adjuster." - Neko Mulally
We are proud to share with you Ochain•R and its technology as an upgrade to our existing product range. We feel you will love it as we and more and more riders do.
Available now on our website and in official stores. www.ochain.bike
Anybody got any experience with one of these? Thinking hard about an Ochain, but worried a little bit about whether the adjustability of the "R" will decrease durability, lead to creaks, etc.
we'll have a video experience with @TEAMROBOT using the ochain dropping soon.
why should i get this if i also could invest in the wrp centrehub?
Do you know anyone using WRP? Ochain is pretty proven by now.
Also,WRP looks like it's double the price (though it's a different product).
There are 2 versions of the WRP CentreHub, the original does not provide any option to remove pedal kickback it gives you the option to shift on the fly due to the constantly moving chain, the Centrehub "zero" has the bidirectional free movement which should be even better than an O-chain but they are not released yet and cost 1K Aus.
instant engagement though, and shifting without pedaling. and no elastomers.
I've got one on order, you don't need to convince me. I've drank the WRP Kool-Aid
I’ve been on the standard Ochain for about a year. I really like the way it isolates some feedback to my feet. I can’t speak to reliability of the new one though.
Best way i have found to describe the Ochain is I feel the bike/ground in my feet instead of in my pedals. At least on my set up I can’t discern any difference in the suspension/grip but speaking the pedals are arguably your main contact point with the bike to improve that feeling is huge difference maker.
what’s the current ETA in those?
not sure, Mic emailed me to ask if I wanted the uni-directional or the new "zero" bi-directional one, apparently next batch of the uni-directional are about ready for shipping and the Zero version is "released in the next few months."
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