Submitted by tohatchi a Cross Country Rider from Orem, UT, USA
Date Reviewed: August 7, 2010
Favorite Trail: Any Singletrack
Duration Product Used:6 months
Purchased At:www.wickwerks.com

Strengths:Front shifts happen as fast as rear shifts now. Just push it and go, no babying the chain while you wait for it to catch so you can pedal hard again. Hard anodized coating keeps these looking new even after 6 months of hard riding. I have both the MTB triple and the Cyclcross double and they both work great.
Weaknesses:NoneSimilar
Products Used:FSA chain rings, they're both chain rings, but the WickWërks chain rings work a whole lot better
Bike Setup:K2 Lithium, Stevens Carbon Cross.
Bottom Line:Fantastic products, fantastic company. Chris Wicks owns it and runs the show. He takes care of his customers. If you're tired of poor shifting through your front chain rings then this will fix

Submitted by Cap'um a Cross Country Rider from Boston area, MA
Date Reviewed: April 30, 2010
Favorite Trail:Red Tail Trail (thanks, NEMBA! )
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Purchased At:WickWerks

Strengths:Fast, clean shifting. Shifting under load. No more waiting.
Weaknesses:None yet.
Similar Products Used:TruVativ, Race Face
Bike Setup:Titus Motolite, SRAM X9 rear derailer, XT front derailer, SRAM PC991 cross-step chain, SRAM PG990 cassette, and of course the WickWerks Mountain XC Compact front chainrings.
Bottom Line:I haven't ridden these chainrings for very long, but I wanted to write a review while the memory of my old rings is still somewhat fresh.

These chainrings are absolutely brilliant! (no, I'm not British, just hear me out...).

You know how a good, well-tuned rear derailer just works on the rear cassette? You shift, it changes gears, and it does it quickly and cleanly, with no fuss. Now imagine having that up front. THAT is the WickWerks chainrings. These chainrings dramatically reduce the time you have to wait for a shift. It almost always feels instant, clean, and quiet. All in all, these are FAR better than any other chainrings I have ridden.

I'd also like to say that this company deserves your business. I ordered a set directly from their site, and it promptly arrived in the mail. About a month later, I received another set in the mail. To my complete surprise, Chris (from WickWerks) tells me that he just finished production on his next refinement, and he wanted me to have the latest version! Where have you ever heard of service like that before?!?!

I will be spreading the word about these WickWerks chainrings to all of my riding friends...

Submitted by MHanslip a Racer from Canberra, Australia
Date Reviewed: February 11, 2010
Favorite Trail:Skyline
Duration Product Used:3 months
Purchased At:WickWerks

Strengths:Fast, accurate, repeated shifts, Nice looks ,Light weight
Weaknesses:None identified so farSimilar
Products Used:Shimano (XTR, XT, SLX), BlackSpireBike
Setup:Titus Fireline Exogrid 29er custom with XT
Bottom Line:When I first used these rings I thought they were just as good as Shimano (my highest praise for chainrings) but I am beginning to think that perhaps they are even better. There is never any complaint from the front derailleur during a shift - it just happens.
I can't remember a single missed shift nor a single overshift incident (which does happen with Shimano rings on occasion).

Submitted by 08Zaskar a Cross Country Rider from Perth, Australia
Date Reviewed: December 8, 2009
Favorite Trail:Jarrahdale
Duration Product Used:3 months
Purchased At:Wick Werks

Strengths:Stiff, fast shifting, look sweet
Weaknesses:None found so farSimilar
Products Used:Stock FSA, Truvative ringsBike Setup:08 Zaskar carbon, x.9, Juicy Ultimates, Sid Team, FSA Carbon Team cranks
Bottom Line:These rings are just great. Stiffer than stock rings, way faster shifting and the CNC finish adds a bit of custom bling to the bike. Can't fault them, can't wait for their new products!

Submitted by mbikerlogan a Racer from Ogden, UT
Date Reviewed: September 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:Goose Berry Mesa
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month

Strengths:The Rings shift incredibly fast. Low profile teeth make the rolling resistance really low. They also feel a lot stiffer than my previous rings which is also a huge plus. The ring set is lighter than xtr.
Bottom Line:These rings are easily the best rings on the market without a doubt. lighter faster and stiffer than anything else out there. definately the ringset for those who are looking for the maximum competetive edge and even for those that seek maximum performance out of their machine

Submitted by luv2mbike a Racer from Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Date Reviewed: July 12, 2008
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month

Strengths:Shifts quickly, shifts well under load, strong, and light.
Weaknesses:No weaknesses, just wish I found these rings earlier.
Similar Products Used:Stock rings on truvativ and shimano cranksets.
Bike Setup:Specialized Epic Comp, Fox F 80, Magura disc.
Bottom Line:I would recommend these rings to the most dedicated riders. These chainrings hold up in the the worst of conditions. This product has given me the ability to predict when and how my bike will shift no matter what the trail condition.

Wick Werks Radically Ramped Chainrings: Strong, light, reliable, and effective.