Use a neoprene chain guard. It will be actually be better as the mud won’t stick to it as much as it will on a plastic one
as above, it is neoprene!
I’ve just read the meta SL will come with the guard as standard for free…I personally think all of the meta range should come with it as standard and be given to any owner free of charge as without it the bike breaks statutory rights.
the goods must be fit for purpose, and this bike isn’t..if you use it without the guard you run the high risk of damaging the rear shock..an expensive repair! not worth it in my opinion!
if they don’t provide one to me free of charge I’m going to return the bike and get a transition instead.