What chainguide?
 

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I've decided that I want a Cotic BFe when the new ones arrive. I think i've decided on a single fromt rong setup (although I may change my mind again before I get my sticky mitts on a frame!) and so want a chainguide, can anyone recomend a light-weight, cheap(ish), simple chain guide that works well? Thanks.


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 7:38 am
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e13 xcx


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 8:12 am
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Or superstar XCR and spend the added £20 on beer


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 8:24 am
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What's changing on the new BfE? The headtube?


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 8:44 am
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I have a few MRP 1.X BB mount ones. They are a brilliant product and look nice too ;). The superstar BB one is ok - cheap and it works. The seat tube mount one is crap as it is held together with tiny grub screws that fall apart.


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 8:46 am
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do you need protection for bashing rocks?


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 9:07 am
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Went for superstar plasma here, running a bash ring 1 x 10.


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 9:18 am
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I have used an Lg1+ a Gamut and a SSC plasma. The SSC was rubbish on my FS bike but fine on my wifes HT. The LG1+ and the P20 are both equilly good but the LG1+ has more adjustability and the P20 is simpler. If I bought another I would either go for another Gamut or give the straitline silent guide a go.


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 9:29 am
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Not much point in a bashring on a hardtail as the BB's at a fixed height above the ground.

I've just bought a silentguide for my pitch and while it's not silent, it's not as bad as some rollers so definately worth looking at if you want a bash, especialy as it's lighter than a lot of chain devices that don't have a bash at all!


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 9:31 am
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I got an E13 XCX & a mate got the MRP version.
I haven't dropped a chain.


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 10:45 am
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I found the Blackspire Stinger wasn't reliable enough on its own so made this. It may look crude but it works, is cheap and lightweight.


 
Posted : 22/05/2012 11:20 am

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