The new Shimano GRX gravel crew is excellent, however the reliable 1x chainring choices are restricted. Shimano gives simplest 40- and 42-tooth rings. Wolf Enamel Part’s Drop Forestall ST chainrings building up that considerably, with each spherical and oval choices.
WTC’s choices vary from 36- to 46-tooth, and weights vary from 65.5g as much as 102g. They use identical 110BCD uneven 4-bolt mounting trend and 50mm chainline to check GRX’s specifications. Better 48, 50, and 52 teeth counts are within the works for later this yr.
The “ST” variations are designed for Shimano’s 12-speed Hyperglide chains, which is what the brand new 12-speed GRX teams use. The similar chainrings also are to be had of their “Drop Forestall B” teeth profile, which is for SRAM FlatTop and Eagle 12-speed chains in addition to 9/10/11/12-speed chains from KMC, Connex, Wipperman, and Campagnolo.
The brand new GRX crew means that you can switch cassettes and derailleur cages, however those enable you to alternate the equipment ratios relying at the severity of the gravel you’re driving, with out affecting the full equipment vary.