wwaswas on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
biggest issue is that they can get jammed up with the chain if it does come off.I've twice had to dismantle top guides mid ride to retrieve dropped chains that are jammed in them.It's not a big enough...
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Been running a 1X MRP and not had any issues.Slight jam when I came off but the load of mud/bush that was wedged in there was the cause of the grief.When I do go NW I'll likely just keep it on.
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Assuming that the better the guide is at keeping the chain on means the harder it is to un-jam if it does come off (ie in a crash) does that mean you would want one that is simple/quick to remove to...
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The blackspire one I have is easier to free up as the 'cage' bit has no bottom to it so you can just slide it up the guide to free the chain.The MRP one is more like a front mech cage and trickier to...
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On the subject of chainguides, are there any other pitfalls? I've got one to fit my Mojo ( SSC XCR high direct mount) now I've gone 1x10 and removed the MRP 2x that I originally had on. Is it really...
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thekettle on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
Had no problems with a 1x MRP top guide. @Scapegoat - Running a IO ring and clutch mech I found I can remove the bottom roller (kept the taco bash-guard on), but I'll occasionally drop the chain if I...
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yorkshire89 on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
My e13 top guide has been faultless for the last few months. Well, until I forgot I had fitted it and smashed it removing the cranks...
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Just been using the cheap superstar components one since going 1x9 - despite some negative feedback on the reviews about being flimsy etc i've had no problems at all in the last year or so, been rock...
View Articlewarpcow on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
I've had an e.13 XCX and now an MRP 1.X (both BB-mounted). Can't say I notice much difference, but in fitting the MRP was easier to adjust for the chainline. The XCX wouldn't not rub without a...
View Articlejam bo on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
I've not bothered with top guides since they invented N-W chainrings and clutch mechs. dropped the chain once in about two years which is less often than the guides used to jam and its considerably...
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What that debris caught in the plastic guide itself or just generally between the chainring and frame/backplate?Both. Bike and I took out a right hand berm and slid a while so twigs/bush/mud was in the...
View Articlezerocool on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
I fitted a Super Star one at the same time as my SS narrow wide (didn't trust the hype), it came off on the 2nd day of the Alps as it caused more jams than without. Didn't drop a chain for the next 3...
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kayak23 on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
This Blackspire one........Is brilliant IMHO. Not dropped a chain ever over about 3 months with a N/W and a C-mech. Has a Taco too so great protection.
View ArticleD0NK on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
home made top guide has been fine on my cx bike (not a NW ring, none clutch mech), will be fitting one to my mtb soon when that goes 1x10, see how it goes.This Blackspire one....does that display say...
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wwaswas - Member biggest issue is that they can get jammed up with the chain if it does come off.ThatPain.in.the.arsePicked up a clutch mech and NW ring over Christmas, superb, I never want to use a...
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My MRP is nice- light, strong, well made, easy to set up My old Superstar one was semi-decent but the cage was a little brittle, and the backplate really a bit too flexy. And it was a bollocks to set...
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I used a Paul's chain guide for a while. Takes a bit of effort to get closely aligned with the chain. Would drop off about once a ride (not sure exactly how). Getting the chain back on with the guide...
View Articlekayak23 on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
This Blackspire one.... does that display say 1192g? ouch.Nah.... 119.2 Manufacturer says 131g.. It's light as a fat feather.
View Articleeuanc on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
Thanks for all that. The reason I'm asking is that I'm in the middle of redesigning my own top guide and am just curious what issues everyone else has had.I personally can't get away with just a NW and...
View Articlebreadcrumb on "Feedback on top only chain guides wanted"
jimfrandisco - Member Just been using the cheap superstar components one since going 1x9 - despite some negative feedback on the reviews about being flimsy etc i've had no problems at all in the last...
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