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ok so ive finally gone 1 x 10 on my Alpine160 what chain device is best, i ride mainly dh and fr, bits of xc here and there, throw some ideas 🙂
My favourite is the Blackspire DER Guide but I have never seen anyone else with one.
Narrow wide?
If it's the same as my five it'll be an ISCG old
I've got a e13 ls1 on mine but it's not that much better or lighter than my superstar plasma guide
Thick-thin chainring and forget the chain device.
Used MRP, E13 and Goldtec but my favourite is the one on there at the moment, Straitline.
its a kmc gold 10 speed chain with a blackspire 34t chainring, it came off twice since ive made it 1 x 10 so i just wondered what the options are, its an alpine frame 2011
As above, Raceface narrow wide (or other brand) chainring and a clutch mech, Zee being my preference. No guide.
Ive got a Gamut device which has not dropped a chain once in 3 years. Bearings in the roller have seized now so its more of a slider than a roller which isnt really a problem and still works fine as a chain device. oh thinking about it this bike is 2 x 10 and it probably wont work as well on a 1x10 setup.
Ive got a Straitline silentguide on my other bike which is also faultless and my favourite of the two as it has no moving parts. This only works on a 1x10 setup.
Might go thick thin chainring next year but I want to see how good they last in uk winter conditions before going that way.
I'm about to sell a mint Straitline (ISCG old) if you are interested.
I use an E13 LS1 and it's brilliant, very quiet but a little fiddly to set up.
reggie send me a pic chris_mbuk@hotmail.com i may be interested 🙂
Got a white mrp g2 which you can have for £50 posted
http://singletrackmag.com/forum/topic/mrp-g2-sl-chain-guide-iscg-white-60-posted
Superstar. Cheap and it works the same as any other chain device. Plus you can have nice colours.
ill keep that in mind too cloudnine thx
If you want the ultimate bling get a Carbocage.
My MRP fell apart really easily...use the wrong oil on yer chain and the guide suffers
Narrow / wide chain ring saves any hassle
ygm Chris
Narrow wide?
I'm waiting to see what happens when these rings wear a bit before I join the bandwagon and ditch my chain device.
Surely when they wear a bit they'll drop?
MRP AM guide works a treat for me combined with clutch = secure
Sorry guys, me again, thx for the advice so far! - i went to my LBS and he told me to get a E thirteen LS1+ it looks ok... any one got one of these? it will be used with my zee clutch mech if i get one thanks 🙂
I've got a blackspire der guide for sale mate, it's the only one I haven't broken. I've had mrp and e13 and the top guide always splits...let me know if you are interested