AbsoluteBLACK
AbsoluteBLACK is a UK-based components brand that has become one of the most respected names in the premium components market through a combination of genuine engineering innovation and real-world race validation. Their oval chainrings are their signature product — non-round chainrings that change the effective gear ratio through the pedal stroke, reducing resistance at the top and bottom dead spots and increasing it through the power phase. The result is a smoother, more efficient pedal stroke that several peer-reviewed studies have shown reduces perceived effort and lactate accumulation at equivalent power outputs. What Does AbsoluteBLACK Make and Does Oval Really Work? AbsoluteBLACK oval chainrings are compatible with all major groupsets — Shimano, SRAM, and Campagnolo — and are used by professional cyclists and Ironman triathletes worldwide. Beyond ovals, AbsoluteBLACK produce ceramic-coated jockey wheels with oversized OSPW-style dimensions for reduced drivetrain friction, premium chainring bolt sets, and GRAPHENpads — graphene-infused brake pads that offer significantly longer pad life and better wet-weather braking than standard compound pads. Why Choose AbsoluteBLACK Components? AbsoluteBLACK back every product claim with data — published test results, independent university studies, and real-world race outcomes. Their oval chainrings are not a gimmick; they are a measurable performance improvement that costs a fraction of what you would spend on a lighter wheelset to