Lifestyle: Opinions are divided on oval chainrings. Some like them, others consider their use absurd. Nevertheless, it cannot be denied that the rings can offer an advantage. The Spanish company Rotor believes its Q-Rings represent a paradigm shift. Developer Christie O'Hara attempted to scientifically demonstrate this… read more
At Eurobike 2012, Rotor presented its first power meter, simply called the Power. It was designed to be highly accurate and also provide important details about pedaling efficiency. According to the manufacturer, it added only 30 grams of weight to the standard Rotor 3D crankset. How is that possible, we wondered, especially since other well-known manufacturers... read more
Oval chainrings are nothing new in the world of cycling, used to optimize performance. Component manufacturer Rotor is known for its strong innovative spirit. For the upcoming season, Rotor has now introduced updates to its already familiar "Q-Rings." The new "QXL-Rings" will feature a 16 percent ovality for the next season. The predecessors had… read more
