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[Closed] Chain Device - top and bottom bits advice wanted

 viv
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Just thought I'd shout for some advice.

My chain is coming off 3 times a ride ( swinley, cannock etc nothing extreme ) on my lapierre froggy.

I have a single shimano ring up from and the bash guard and bottom guide on at the moment.

Looking for solutions really, different chain rings, chain guide recommendations etc all welcome...

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Posted : 16/07/2011 11:15 am
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What conditions everything in, what gearing are you running and is it the big S or SRAM?


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 11:44 am
 viv
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Everything is in OK condition, the bottom guide grinds a little, rubber is worn, the ring doesnt have any ramps either

It's all Shimano, saint cranks etc, 1x9....

Someone said a renthal CR has higher teeth which may help - I'd be up for trying that - dont know if there is any truth to it though...


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 11:50 am
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You need a top guide to stop the chain coming off. If it comes off even a single tooth then your pedalling action will remove it completely from the chainring.

Superstar's stuff seems to be held in high regard for a decent price...


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 12:53 pm
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I have a renthal non ramped single ring up front for my 1x10 setup on an alpine 160.

I was dropping my chain a couple of times per ride (gamut p20 device) turned out it needed spacing out a bit more as the chain could slip down between ring and top guide. 2 rides since fettling and no dropped chain.

I'd say you defo need a top guide


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 1:04 pm
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e thirteen STS are cheap at CRC at the moment. I've got one on each of my bikes, works perfectly


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 1:11 pm
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You could try an N-Gear Jump Stop for a much cleaner/nicer look than others. However I don't know that they work as well over rough stuff as there's nothing to stop the chain bouncing off the top. The superstar XC SS one should work fine - superstar stuff is generally great quality especially for the money.


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 1:13 pm
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I use both the mrp g2 and the e13 ls1...no problems with either setup

any chance of posting a few pics so that we can see in more detail, how you have it setup......you [i]may[/i] have overlooked something that we can spot that helps


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 1:14 pm
 viv
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no chance of posting pics - unless someone can send me the eos utility disc for a 400d - I lost my old one and have a new mac - doh

Sounds like im just going to have to bite the bullet and get a new chain device with a top guide...

fwiw - may chain doesn't slip off under power or anything, but roots and bad line choices kick it off easily...

cheers for all the suggestions guys


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 1:19 pm
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your 400d should just connect to a mac and appear as a normal external drive. no need for special drivers


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 1:22 pm
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if you are buying new...then go for a ss plasma guide...choose your own colours haha...they look pimp.

if i didnt already have 2, then thats what i'd buy


 
Posted : 16/07/2011 1:30 pm