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I need recommendations for a chainguide.
No ISCG mounts on my frame, but I see BB mounted adapters are available.
I've entered a few races and my NW & clutch 1x10 setup occasionally drops the chain on the rough stuff. So I need a bit more chain security.
Open to suggestions as to if I need a full guide or just the top bit.
I've got a Bionicon c-guide on mine. Fits onto the swingarm and just puts a bit of tension on the chain. Works well and nice and quiet
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BB mounted upper guide like this one should do the trick. Plenty of different ones out there though.
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Almost every ISCG05 mount comes with a free BB mount converter, if not, just get one..
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/e-thirteen-iscg-mounting-plate-iscg-05/rp-prod11453 ]ISCG05conv[/url]
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/e-thirteen-iscg-mounting-plate-old-iscg/rp-prod11452 ]iscg0ld conv[/url]
In fact having no tabs and either of these gives you more choice than anyone else in the market for a guide.
imho; those BB-mounted guides are shite - iscg was invented for a reason.
(one small bump and everything comes loose)
i've had reasonable success using a DMR seat-tube clamp, a spare bolt, and a bit of bodging to make a BB-only guide work reliably.
[url= http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/dmr-hinged-clamp/rp-prod745 ]linky - CRC - £3[/url]
(by securing the guide at the top, not just around the BB, it'll stay in place even if everything does come loose)
I have a mount for a direct mount front mech on my seat tube if that's an alternative option for a top mount guide.
I have a mount for a direct mount front mech on my seat tube if that's an alternative option for a top mount guide.
Probably just need one of these then:
http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/xcr-direct-mount-chainguide.htm
Lots of suggestions for top guides then, is a full guide not necessary?
I've done DH with my set-up and not dropped the chain, ever. Have you got the chain length as short as possible? Top guide only should be fine..
Really rate the MRP 1X, i have however never tried any others 😳