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Anyone using a [url= http://www.acecosportgroup.com/k-edge-chain-catchers/mountain/k-edge-dirt-3.html ]K-Edge chain catcher[/url] or similar?

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How easy to fit/how well does it work/any alternatives etc?


 
Posted : 29/07/2014 9:12 pm
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I've got one on my roadie, handy for those moments on a big climb when you miss shift thinking you are still in the big dog.

Mine was off eBay "Alero" brand whatever that is haha


 
Posted : 29/07/2014 9:28 pm
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handy for those moments on a big climb when you miss shift thinking you are still in the big dog.

Aye, I suspect it'll be handy for the mile-long cobbled descent to home that serves as a stress test for everything screwed to the bike, too (and where the chain went off the inside yesterday) ๐Ÿ˜›


 
Posted : 29/07/2014 9:32 pm
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I have one on my cyclo cross bike. Barely know its there and have never dropped a chain.

Seems pretty good


 
Posted : 29/07/2014 9:44 pm
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I've a token one on the road bike, does what it said on the tin, no problems.


 
Posted : 29/07/2014 9:56 pm
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Got one on my mojo hd. Frame has a gap between inner ring and pivot and the chain had an annoying habit of finding this gap on downshifts. Never had a problem since fitting one of these. Expensive for what if is though, but it'll last a lifetime.


 
Posted : 29/07/2014 10:25 pm
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Got one on the posh road bike (braze on) as I didn't fancy a wayward chain taking a chunk out of the carbon.

The new K-edge ones have an angle adjust feature that is very clever and make them much easier to set up perfectly. Used to have a rotor one and, whilst it was beautifully made, the K-edge knocks if for six in terms of design.


 
Posted : 29/07/2014 10:52 pm
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Which one do people use? BB mount or clamp on?

Also, would things like a Deda Dog Fang work?


 
Posted : 30/07/2014 7:18 am
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Got one on the road bike which attaches to the mech. I've forgotten it even exists which, I assume, is a good thing as it means it works.


 
Posted : 30/07/2014 8:36 am
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Just on the carbon road bikes, the one that attaches to the mech mount, fit and forget stuff. 1x on the mtb now so no need.


 
Posted : 30/07/2014 9:13 am
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Also, would things like a Deda Dog Fang work?

Should do if you've got a round tube, the newer designs like k-edge, token etc are really aimed at carbon frames with direct mount mechs.

N-gear jump stop is another alternative and looks a bit more Gnarrrrr than the Deda version, untill N/W rings came ou,t that and a bashring was the default lightweight chain device.


 
Posted : 30/07/2014 9:37 am
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Standard issue on both my carbon road bikes. Buy the Pro version that integrates with braze on mechs using a longer bolt. As said, fit and forget. Set the catcher as close to the inner ring as you can. Pick an accenting colour that matches your Garmin mount!


 
Posted : 30/07/2014 11:06 am
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fit and forget!


 
Posted : 02/08/2014 11:30 pm