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We got a preview of Wheels Manufacturing’s new SRAM 8-Bolt direct mount 1x gravel chainrings back at the beginning of summer, but now they are finally here so you can get your bike all matchy-matchy. If you have one of the latest SRAM gravel groups on your bike and you are looking to spice things up with a chainring that Wheels Mfg calls “Lighter. Tougher. More fun.“, now is your chance.

Wheels Manufacturing SRAM 8-Bolt direct mount 1x gravel chainrings

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Designed with the precision and attention to detail you’d expect from Wheels Manufacturing, their new 1x chainrings are made to fit SRAM’s 8-bolt mounting pattern.

…if your legs are your gears!

Machined from 7075 aluminum, they’re available in seven anodized colors, which conveniently match the same colors offered on their singlespeed cogs and spacers if that’s your jam.

Prefer gears? The narrow-wide design comes in both SRAM- or Shimano-compatible tooth profiles with 40, 42, 44, and 46 tooth counts. A 6.5mm inboard offset maintains proper chainline.

Tech details

• SRAM 8-Bolt direct mount gravel chainrings
• Available in 40T, 42T, 44T, and 46T
• SRAM and Shimano tooth profile options
• 6.5mm inboard offset
• Machined from 7075 aluminum

Wheels Mfg. 8-Bolt direct mount chainrings – Pricing, options & availability

• Seven anodized colors: Black, Blue, Teal, Green, Red, Purple, and Orange
• Designed for gravel riders looking for performance, durability, and style
• Weights:
  • 40T: 99.5g
  • 42T:102.6g
  • 44T: 108.1g
  • 46T: 113.6g

Originally expected to arrive a few weeks back, the new Wheels Mfg. 8-Bolt direct mount chainrings are now available, selling for $115-125, depending on how strong your legs are and how fast you want to go (more teeth = more material & more machining) .

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