I am looking to run my hardtail with a 1 x 10 setup. What is peoples experience - will I need a chain guide to stop the chain coming off or as it is a hardtail as long as I run a short(ish) chain it will run OK.
If the advice is for a chain guide - any recommendations for a 10speed compatible one?
Cheers,
Ian
The superstarcomponents one works great for £17. No problems setting up on my 10spd set-up, & not lost a chain yet. They do BB mount, & now a seat tube one, like the Paulscomponents one but 1/3 the price.
I run a 1x9 set up and use an N Gear Jump stop, an unramped ring and a bash guard on the outer. Also use a medium cage rear mech and run the chain as tight as possible. Rarely get a drop since i have it set up like this. Did get the odd drop when i used a geared chainring though.
Superstar guide here, never dropped the chain.
E Thirteen XCX Chain Guide here. Tried 1x9 at Cannock this AM. Was nice but dropped the chain lots! Really ruined a nice dusty ride. Went to the bike shop and bought the XCX, fitted it and did another lap of Dog/Monkey - was great!
but guess Superstar does the same for £20 less
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The Superstar quide will work perfect with a hardtail or FS with travel of 100mm, as will the MRP version too. I run the Lopes MRP on my Turner 5 Spot and it's been superb
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Another vote for the MRP lopes SL chain device. Use it on my trail bike and is superb, never dropped a chain.