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Post by step on Apr 18, 2016 7:13:06 GMT
Got quizzed yesterday by some yokles who all seemed adamant I needed a chain guide with a narrow wide chain ring.
Are they right or they been spending to much time with their cousins?
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Post by Jan on Apr 18, 2016 7:55:51 GMT
I wouldn't put one on unless your experiencing dropped chains.
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Post by marsbarman on Apr 18, 2016 8:44:37 GMT
It's not needed,but it adds the little bit of extra security when you're really hammering the rough stuff. Round the local trail centre? Not 100% needed tbh.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 18, 2016 9:05:10 GMT
As long as you've got a clutch rear mech, a narrow/wide front ring and correctly measured chain...no.
The only way you would is if you are on some humungous DH rig and doing proper DH stuff.
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Post by step on Apr 18, 2016 9:34:43 GMT
I think ill stick with no chain device then! my local trails I think about one of them is man made along with the jump park, mech has a clutch so should be ok though im tempted to go down to a medium now. less much dunking.
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Post by Rlo80 on Apr 18, 2016 12:11:29 GMT
I don't have one...as long as your mech has a clutch, you shouldn't have a problem. Never dropped a chain.
I think they are shit as well...one more thing to rub and make awful noises while you ride.
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Post by timbo on Apr 18, 2016 12:33:04 GMT
I was losing my chain probably once a ride, with a reasonably new cog, clutch wound on quite tight, the right length chain and a bashring (half the chance of it falling off?). Ive never had much luck with them so just stuck one of these little one up guides on, the one that mounts to the derailleur points, its really neat, probably stronger easier mounting than iscg, no rubbing, no chain problems, weighs nothing, £25? int.oneupcomponents.com/collections/all-products?gclid=CjwKEAjwi9K4BRCQzq7d1c6A_XASJABueAO2kOLd6JFC54a2gEm-LM8MRVejxKDOqa3melO--5fzBRoCJ1Hw_wcB on the right |
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Post by step on Apr 18, 2016 15:35:14 GMT
Ill see how I go with it, only lost the chain yesterday after a pivot bolt fell out (yeah that confused me too) rattled down some root sections without any problem
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Post by jack on Apr 18, 2016 15:43:05 GMT
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Post by jgmu97 on Apr 18, 2016 22:32:32 GMT
I've had a 1x on all 3 of my bikes. Various different set ups, but all consisted of a Zee clutch rear mech and a narrow wide chainring. I've used Raceface Narrow Wide, an OnOne Ringmaster, and I'm currently using an Absolute Black chainring.
Although I never had any problems with it, if I were to be racing, I think I'd stick one of them small top guides on for security.
If I'm going to be stamping on the pedals out of corners I want the chain to stay on as smashing your knee on a stem/shifter e.t.c is quite painful. Secondly, I'd be pissed off if I had spent the money travelling and on an event entrance for my run to be ruined by a dropped chain. After all, we can't all ride like Gwin!
So it all depends on your riding style IMO. If you're just doing trail centres then you're probably already over biked and the chain won't be bouncing around too much, but if your hitting the off piste stuff, sending jumps and smashing through rock gardens it may be worth it. I haven't felt the need for one yet, but that's because I haven't been racing... That may be changing soon though!
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Post by step on Apr 18, 2016 22:45:17 GMT
Suppose the only good thing about the trails by me is only ones man made along with the jump Park, rest are natural with some, er interesting features. I'll see how it goes still getting used to grip on the front tyre!
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