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Is it worth getting? I need a proper chain device (without a bashguard) for my hardtail that I use for both DH and xc.
Having said that, the E13 equivalents don't seem to be that much more.
It will be ok on a HT but an e13 or Gamut would be better.
They are excellent IF.........they fit your bike easily.
I had problems with chain alignment on a BB-mounted version so got a Blackspire instead. Spot on otherwise..
I have a bb mounted mrp G2 mini-g for sale its almost new £50 posted.Black.
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Will do pics if interested. Has the taco bashguard so no need for a chainring moutned bashguard.
They are okay but pretty big and bulky. Mine has been adjusted with a hacksaw and had some rubber rollers put in to keep it quiet.
I'm already using the Superstar single-ring guide so I would have thought that the Plasma would work as well.
Anyway, I needed to order it so I did. I guess I'll see when it turns up whether it works or not.
If you see a SS Plasma chain device in the classifieds in the next few days you'll know it hasn't worked 😀
My Mrs has one on her Sunday after she wrecked the Gamut she had on there, they were on offer at half that price 12 months or so ago - she was skint and needed something quick for a race that weekend.
For £25, it was pretty good to be fair. It's clearly not as well finished as an E13, but then it was a fifth of the price.
It's quite noisy, but it was easy enough to set up. For £50 I wouldn't bother to be fair, i'd spend a bit more on a second hand E13 or a similar amount on a second hand Gamut.
Oh well, as it is on it's way now, I guess I'll have to give it a try. I need it for this weekend, hence why I was in a bit of a rush.
Mine is fine... Slightly prefer my Gamut- easier to set up and feels more solid while being lighter- but then, it cost quite a lot more.
Good to hear. The reviews I've read have been quite favourable. I guess I 'll find out when it arrives and fit it.
Just thought I'd give an update: I fitted the device last night and it was actully very easy to fit. The only issue was that I had to file down my granny ring tabs on my crankset, but then again you smetimes have to do this with E13 ones as well.
I went and used the bike today and I have to say I am very impressed: It is very quiet, and not once did the chain even come close to coming off. I would say that it works just as well as my E13 device on my full-suss.
I would also go as far to say that the quality is not far off more expensive versions as well, so at the moment I am pretty happy with my purchase.
Oh, and th black and red colour looks pretty cool on my white hardtail :0)