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Just taken delivery of a MK11 301 - the first with no ISCG tabs. Bugger.
Old Straitline Silentguide is tab-only mount.
Anyone got any recommendations for a chain guide (probably top-only) that fits with no issues?
Also, on a side-not - has anyone used the Liteville-specific SCS chain device that bolts onto the chainstay? Any comments?
Cheers in advance!
I use the chain stay mounted one with a thick thin ring and a non-clutch mech and not had any problems with dropped chains.
Aha! Good man. Is it ok with a single-ring? Assuming the 2-ring version is the one to go for. (running a 32T)
The only place I can seem to find them is here - did yours come with the bike or did you buy afterwards?
https://www.bike-components.de/en/Syntace/SCS-II-Kettenfuehrung-Typ-II-301-601-p29097/
I use the two chain ring version - I got it from Bromley Bike's ebay store when they were selling a few off cheap - might be worth ringing them to see if they have any?
Ah - top tip. Yeah, Bromley always seem to have cheap Liteville stuff on the go - thanks.
Why don't you just use a BB mount plate. Then you can run any device you want?
Narrow Wide ring?
That Syntace chainguide is a bargain
Mine has both! A BB mounted Blackspire top guide and the Syntace proper job. However, having just bought it and waiting for bits to build it up I can't comment on how good or otherwise it is yet! Lad I bought it from said the Syntace guide was very noisy though.
I've mk11 with a single ring and clutch mech, was dropping chain something chronic, I bought a direct mount derailer off ebay for £8, fitted it (with a couple of washers to push it out a bit) and it's never come off since, despite hammering round all the trails where once chain would be bouncing off constantly!
I have the Syntace SCS guide on mine.
It works extremely well but the inserts are prone to wear in UK conditions.
I've not found it noisy at all though. Running 2x10 on a triple XT crank, with big ring removed to fit a Syntace bash instead.
My SCS guide originally came with the polymer insert for triple but I fitted double insert when that wore out (circa 1 year). It's the same thing but with a narrower surface, as you'd expect. Functionally identical unless you're wanting to run a triple.
I probably wouldn't bother with the SCS guide TBH if I was running single narrow-wide. Very effective on double though.
Hob Nob - great call - thanks!
Can use this to mount my Silentguide - winner!
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/e-thirteen-iscg-mounting-plate-iscg-05/rp-prod11453
Thanks for the replies folks - will consider these for the future.
Mk11 with single ring, NW 30t and clutch mech. Don't drop chains at all unless the clutch is switched off.