The MRP 1.x:

or the new e.thirteen XCX:

?

I am thinking the e.thirteen, even though the backplate sticks up over the guide for a 32t setup.

MRP – the e13 looks home made

+1 for the Mrp

MRP looks so much better.

mrp

Mrp, but tippex out the naff logo 😛

Or a DMR chaincage thingy that does the same.

either so long as you put the chainring on the outer position and sod the chainline. Its all about the aesthetics! 😉

MRP – i really like the look of it

are thse actually needed for a 1×9 cross country hardtail?

just curious because thats my next project

MRP for me too.

I think you do need a guide really for 1×9 unless you are only riding really mellow stuff.

mrp

I'm using a mech with the limit screws maxed out at the moment, but it is very sensitive to orientation etc.

are thse actually needed for a 1×9 cross country hardtail?

just curious because thats my next project

I used mine for a while without one with no real issues. I put a Pauls Components Chain Keeper on just to be sure though. Looks alot tidier imo than the chain guides above, but I'd have the MRP out of the 2 in the OP.

Should you not be asking which one works better?

No sorry my mistake we're on STW aren't we. 😉

MRP one looks lots better.

I tried to run mine 1×9 and got very bored of the chain falling off at every opportunity