Just went on my maiden ride with the Ochain this morning. Noticeable improvement in rear suspension feel, especially on steep, repeated braking bump sections. Quieter/calmer feel in the feet. I'm sold on the ochain.
Thanks for the review! Just bought one and stoked to run it on a RAAW Madonna. Question for you: Your website review says 30T chain rings are not compatible but Ochain is telling me their "Pilo" 30T is compatible. Have you tested a 30T? I wish I could run a 32 or 34T but the climbs here in the Canadian Rockies are really steep.
@@thestrengthfactory. Just an update: I got the Pilo C38 30T chainring and it fits perfectly on the OChain R. The chainring has female threads cut into it so you only need the bolts to mount it.
Makes sense. Motorcycles have been running this system in the rear sprockets for decades for the very same reason. And I'd bet XC riders would find an advantage, too, because the old adage "smoothest is fastest" is always true.
Nukeproof Horizon wheels. I don't know how many points of engagement it has. To be honest I think that the whole quick engagement thing is all just marketing nonsense! Just my opinion though. B
@@thestrengthfactory. I definitely notice a difference. The pedals are "Rockbros". I picked them up off ebay for around $20. A little background on why I chose nylon pedals. I was struggling at times on my favorite loop trail ( I basically ride cross country) with some rooty rocky climbs that require a couple of down shifts to clean. Sometimes when the down shifts where too harsh the jolt could bounce my footing and I would lose momentum ( and balance) and miss the climb. Switching to the nylon pedals seems to have attenuated the negative forces; solving the problem with footing, not to mention the added comfort they provide. I don't know if they would benefit you beyond what the "O- chain" is providing you with already. Perhaps I've discovered the poor man's: "O-chain". :)
@@thestrengthfactory. 20 years of downhil wins and rampage huge drops,now marketing thing goes to your head )). Its useless for an regular rider,whos not a competitor.
@@serjturischev9557 Have you ridden one? Honest question, as I have ridden a few versions now on a few different bikes and it isn't useless. I have no sponsorship or relation to OChain, I just feel the benefits every time I ride.
Just went on my maiden ride with the Ochain this morning. Noticeable improvement in rear suspension feel, especially on steep, repeated braking bump sections. Quieter/calmer feel in the feet. I'm sold on the ochain.
Nice. It is hard to go back once you ride it. Glad you like it.
Not sure I understand why it's this costly.
Thanks for the review! Just bought one and stoked to run it on a RAAW Madonna. Question for you: Your website review says 30T chain rings are not compatible but Ochain is telling me their "Pilo" 30T is compatible. Have you tested a 30T? I wish I could run a 32 or 34T but the climbs here in the Canadian Rockies are really steep.
@@sprungmass not heard of that 30t product before actually. If they say it works then go for it. Glad you’re enjoying it so far
@@thestrengthfactory. Just an update: I got the Pilo C38 30T chainring and it fits perfectly on the OChain R. The chainring has female threads cut into it so you only need the bolts to mount it.
@@sprungmass That's clever design. Thanks for letting me know.
Makes sense. Motorcycles have been running this system in the rear sprockets for decades for the very same reason.
And I'd bet XC riders would find an advantage, too, because the old adage "smoothest is fastest" is always true.
I didn't know that about motorbikes. Does it also help to prevent the rear wheel locking on down shifts or is that different?
That's not true. The rubbers under streetbike rearsprockets should reduce the hit of momentum during shiftig.
Which hub/freewheel with how many grid points do you use? Thanks
Nukeproof Horizon wheels. I don't know how many points of engagement it has. To be honest I think that the whole quick engagement thing is all just marketing nonsense! Just my opinion though. B
Been using one for 2 seasons. Won’t go back
Even for jumping ?
Nice vid . Is this bike a mullet .
Yes mate, Sommet 297 VRS. This years' models are all on sale just now as well, so they are insane value! tidd.ly/3YY2wKr
Sounds interesting. It's nice that its tunable. I myself recently switched my aluminum pedals to nylon pedals to dampen jolts to my feet and legs.
OK, not heard of people doing that before. Can you feel a difference, even though both have metal axles?
@@thestrengthfactory. I definitely notice a difference. The pedals are "Rockbros". I picked them up off ebay for around $20. A little background on why I chose nylon pedals. I was struggling at times on my favorite loop trail ( I basically ride cross country) with some rooty rocky climbs that require a couple of down shifts to clean. Sometimes when the down shifts where too harsh the jolt could bounce my footing and I would lose momentum ( and balance) and miss the climb. Switching to the nylon pedals seems to have attenuated the negative forces; solving the problem with footing, not to mention the added comfort they provide. I don't know if they would benefit you beyond what the "O- chain" is providing you with already. Perhaps I've discovered the poor man's: "O-chain". :)
Not worth that much money!
Yeah, it's a lot, but apart from upgrading the rider I can't think of a bigger upgrade to speed and control for the same amount of money.
@@thestrengthfactory. 20 years of downhil wins and rampage huge drops,now marketing thing goes to your head )). Its useless for an regular rider,whos not a competitor.
@@serjturischev9557 Have you ridden one? Honest question, as I have ridden a few versions now on a few different bikes and it isn't useless. I have no sponsorship or relation to OChain, I just feel the benefits every time I ride.