Wolf Tooth Direct Mount Drop-Stop Chainring

With so many direct mount chainring styles on the market, it can be hard to find the right fitment and size, but never fear! Wolf Tooth make the choice easy with a selection of top quality chainring options.Who's this item for: Riders in need of an upgrade or replacement direct mount chainring.

Chain retention technology:

Drop-Stop technology is Wolf Tooth’s patented wide/narrow chainring design. The wide side of the tooth has maximum contact on the drive side which spreads the load and improves chainring life. The narrow side allows clearance for mud and debris which reduces friction. Alternating wide/narrow tooth pattern prevents chain derailment.

The new Shimano 12-speed chain rings use a different technology than Drop-Stop as the Shimano 12 speed chains are not compatible with the standard Drop-Stop tooth profile. The HG+ chain interacts with the chainring differently than a traditional narrow/wide design so Wolf Tooth took the time to understand how the HG+ system worked before they produced their new Shimano 12-speed HG+ compatible chainrings.


Chainring Fitment: Cannondale Hollowgram - FSA Modular Direct Mount

Chain Compatibility:

• For 1x9, 1x10, 1x11 and 1x12 drivetrains (including SRAM Eagle).
• Compatible with all 10-, 11-, and 12-speed chains except Shimano 12-speed chains.
• If using a 9-speed drivetrain use a 10-speed chain (shifts and works well on a 9-speed drivetrain and fits the ring tighter for better chain retention).

Crankset Compatibility:

This direct mount chainring will replace your existing spider/chainring on Road and CX Cannondale Hollowgram SI & SISL cranks. These are NOT compatible with Cannondale mountain bike cranksets because the chainline will be too far off from optimal.

Chainline: 44mm only.

Weight: 38t - 100g, 40t - 110g, 42t - 117g


Chainring Fitment: Race Face - Easton Cinch Direct Mount

Chain Compatibility:

• 9, 10, 11, & 12spd Eagle - These chainrings are designed to work with all 9 speed, 10 speed, and 11 speed chains. They also work with 12 speed Eagle and 12 speed KMC chain.
• Shimano 12-speed chains require the use of Shimano 12-speed specific chainring.
• If using a 9-speed drivetrain use a 10-speed chain. It fits tighter for better chain retention.

Crankset Compatibility: Easton Cinch cranksets including EC90SL. Race Face Cinch system cranksets.

Chainline: Both standard (142mm rear hub spacing) and Boost (148mm hub spacing) offsets available.

Weight: 26t - 48g, 28t - 54g, 30t - 58g, 32t - 63g, 34t - 69g, 36t - 75g


Chainring Fitment: S-Works SWX Direct Mount

Chain Compatibility: Suits 10 or 11speed chains (10sp chain works on 9sp drivetrain)

Crankset Compatibility: Fits Specialized S-works and Lightning cranksets.

Chainline: 50mm only.

Weight: 30T - 64g, 32T - 71g, 34T - 80g


Chainring Fitment: SRAM Direct Mount

Chain Compatibility:

• 9, 10, 11, & 12spd Eagle - These chainrings are designed to work with all 9 speed, 10 speed, and 11 speed chains. They also work with 12 speed Eagle and 12 speed KMC chain. They do not work with Shimano 12 speed Hyperglide+ chain or SRAM 12 speed Flattop chains.
• 10, 11, & 12spd Eagle and Flattop - These chainrings are designed to work with all 10 speed, and 11 speed chains. They also work with 12 speed SRAM Flattop, SRAM Eagle and KMC chain. They do not work with Shimano 12 speed Hyperglide+ chains.
• Shimano 12-speed chains require the use of the Shimano 12-speed specific chainrings.
• If using a 9-speed drivetrain use a 10-speed chain. It fits tighter for better chain retention.

Crankset Compatibility:

• These direct mount chainrings will replace your existing chainring and spider or replace the direct mount ring on SRAM cranksets including the DUB cranks. The ring is attached via 3 bolts on the back side of the spider near the spindle.
• Note that the SRAM 12spd Red and Force AXS use a different 8 bolt mounting interface that is not compatible with these chainrings.

Chainline: There are 3 offsets (6mm, 3mm and 0mm):

• Standard: 47mm chainline, 6mm offset for cyclocross and road cranks
• Standard: 49mm chainline, 6mm offset for GXP and long spindle BB30
• Boost: 52mm chainline, 3mm offset
• BB30: 49mm chainline, 0mm offset for BB30 short spindle cranks
• Fat Bikes: If your fat bike has a 170/177 rear hub spacing, use the Standard 6mm offset
• If you have a BB30 crankset (30mm diameter Aluminum Spindle) the measurement in the spindle picture will determine whether it is a long or short spindle.

Weight: 26t - 52g, 28t - 59g, 30t - 65g, 32t - 70g, 34t - 75g, 36t - 81g, 38t - 90g, 40t - 106g, 42t - 111g


Chainring Fitment: Shimano Direct Mount

Chain Compatibility:

• Compatible with Shimano 12-speed Hyperglide+ chains
• Engineered proprietary tooth profile maintains the quiet and smooth performance of the HG+ drivetrain with legendary Wolf Tooth chain retention.
• Prevents premature ring and chain wear that can come from non-optimized profiles.

Crankset Compatibility: Shimano XTR M9100, XT M8100, and SLX M7100 series 12 speed cranksets.

Weight: Not listed by Wolf Tooth.


Materials: Made from a high-grade 7075-T6 aluminium Wolf Tooth's Drop-Stop Chainrings are one of the best performing and longest lasting wide/narrow chainring options on the market.

Pros: They are lightweight, strong, available in most mounting standards and help prevent chain drop, what more could you want in a chain ring?

Cons: The don't come in fancy colours (although they look great).