Chainguide for triple/double-ring crank?
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Chainguide for triple/double-ring crank?
Does anyone know if there is a chainguide that can be used with three rings (XC crank)? A guide for two rings will also do. I do some UA-ish stunts and am always worried the chain will fall off, plus the noise the chain makes distracts me so much I can't concentrate on the technique properly (and it attracts too much attention from people around). Most guides I've seen only work with one ring. Many thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by Sp@eder
Does anyone know if there is a chainguide that can be used with three rings (XC crank)? A guide for two rings will also do. I do some UA-ish stunts and am always worried the chain will fall off, plus the noise the chain makes distracts me so much I can't concentrate on the technique properly (and it attracts too much attention from people around). Most guides I've seen only work with one ring. Many thanks in advance.
for double rings, e13 components also makes a great guide; the DRS. i've only seen great reviews for it and am considering one myself--i just need the cash.
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Originally Posted by rasheed
the only 3 ring guide i know of is the heim 3guide. my internet's kind of screwy right now, otherwise, i'd give you a link. i think pricepoint's got them so check there.
for double rings, e13 components also makes a great guide; the DRS. i've only seen great reviews for it and am considering one myself--i just need the cash.
for double rings, e13 components also makes a great guide; the DRS. i've only seen great reviews for it and am considering one myself--i just need the cash.
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truvativ shiftguide seems good.
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Hmmmm, the Heim seems perfect. Thanks for the link. Simple design, 3 rings and not overly expensive.
I do have some questions:
Does it actually fit an XC crank, like Deore M440 or maybe even lower? I don't know too much about how they are attached and stuff.
Can I still backpedal in all gear combinations?
And what I really need to know is, will it stop the "kling kling kling" noise the chain makes while doing tricks? In other words, will the chain remain silent all the time?
Thanks again.
I do have some questions:
Does it actually fit an XC crank, like Deore M440 or maybe even lower? I don't know too much about how they are attached and stuff.
Can I still backpedal in all gear combinations?
And what I really need to know is, will it stop the "kling kling kling" noise the chain makes while doing tricks? In other words, will the chain remain silent all the time?
Thanks again.
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Nothing is perfect. Even the best, E13 DRS for 2 rings still has some chainslap. As long as you have a deraileur that moves, your chain WILL make noise. Keep in mind chainguides also make their own noises. So if you are getting a chainguide to stop noise...you are using it for the wrong application. Chainguides are mean to stop the chain from dropping. If you want no chain slap, go single speed.
A chainguide plus the sram rear deraileurs would like be a lot better for noise, as sram deraileurs don't jump around as much.
A chainguide plus the sram rear deraileurs would like be a lot better for noise, as sram deraileurs don't jump around as much.
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Originally Posted by Sp@eder
Hmmmm, the Heim seems perfect. Thanks for the link. Simple design, 3 rings and not overly expensive.
I do have some questions:
Does it actually fit an XC crank, like Deore M440 or maybe even lower? I don't know too much about how they are attached and stuff.
Can I still backpedal in all gear combinations?
And what I really need to know is, will it stop the "kling kling kling" noise the chain makes while doing tricks? In other words, will the chain remain silent all the time?
Thanks again.
I do have some questions:
Does it actually fit an XC crank, like Deore M440 or maybe even lower? I don't know too much about how they are attached and stuff.
Can I still backpedal in all gear combinations?
And what I really need to know is, will it stop the "kling kling kling" noise the chain makes while doing tricks? In other words, will the chain remain silent all the time?
Thanks again.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Nothing is perfect. Even the best, E13 DRS for 2 rings still has some chainslap. As long as you have a deraileur that moves, your chain WILL make noise. Keep in mind chainguides also make their own noises. So if you are getting a chainguide to stop noise...you are using it for the wrong application. Chainguides are mean to stop the chain from dropping. If you want no chain slap, go single speed.
A chainguide plus the sram rear deraileurs would like be a lot better for noise, as sram deraileurs don't jump around as much.
A chainguide plus the sram rear deraileurs would like be a lot better for noise, as sram deraileurs don't jump around as much.
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Have you tried a lizard skin on the chain stay for the noise? I'm always doing crazy **** on my bike and never hear any noises at all. Which bike are you riding?
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im going to piggy back on this thread instead of making a new one, as its a kind of similar question (KIND OF )
Can you buy bash guards that fit on 3 ring cranks? Or are they only available as 2 ring + bash guard sizes?
Can you buy bash guards that fit on 3 ring cranks? Or are they only available as 2 ring + bash guard sizes?
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Originally Posted by free_pizza
im going to piggy back on this thread instead of making a new one, as its a kind of similar question (KIND OF )
Can you buy bash guards that fit on 3 ring cranks? Or are they only available as 2 ring + bash guard sizes?
Can you buy bash guards that fit on 3 ring cranks? Or are they only available as 2 ring + bash guard sizes?
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Originally Posted by free_pizza
im going to piggy back on this thread instead of making a new one, as its a kind of similar question (KIND OF )
Can you buy bash guards that fit on 3 ring cranks? Or are they only available as 2 ring + bash guard sizes?
Can you buy bash guards that fit on 3 ring cranks? Or are they only available as 2 ring + bash guard sizes?
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The "klinging" noise you hear is most likely from your chain hitting the chainstay. Check it to see if it is marked and then buy a guard for it, it will eliminate a suprising amount of noise.
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I already have a Lizardskin on the chainstay. So I guess the Heim won't solve the chainslap. Thanks Maelstrom, you saved me a few €€€. Aren't there any other ways of reducing chainslap (without going SS)? It's especially irritating when I ride down a long set of stairs (when I need to be really focussed).
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Originally Posted by Drunken Chicken
I thought chainguides didn't stop chainslap only the chain falling off the rings.
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Originally Posted by Sp@eder
I already have a Lizardskin on the chainstay. So I guess the Heim won't solve the chainslap. Thanks Maelstrom, you saved me a few €€€. Aren't there any other ways of reducing chainslap (without going SS)? It's especially irritating when I ride down a long set of stairs (when I need to be really focussed).
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Didnt I say that...
dminor: That thing looks neat.
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Originally Posted by Sp@eder
I have a feeling the KORE Chain Reactor might just be what I'm looking for. Thanks dminor!
https://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Chain_Ac...ct_20645.shtml
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As with many reviews on MTBR, the half-literate launch into vitriol about something because they are ignorant or do not know how to read directions. Granted, the range of chainstays a Chain Reactor fits on are somewhat limited; but if it fits your bike, it should work well. The caveat here is not to take too seriously what you read on MTBR . . . especially if the person cannot spell or write coherently.
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I read the MTBR reviews and take them with a grain of salt. Seems like most of them have a problem with fitting it on the chainstay, which should be easily fixed by using longer bolts but it seems that is too much to ask or something. Besides, it isn't all that expensive (IMO) so if it doesn't work out like I hoped I don't really lose much.
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Originally Posted by Sp@eder
Besides, it isn't all that expensive (IMO) so if it doesn't work out like I hoped I don't really lose much.
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I think that's just the kind of stays it will fit well on. Kind of constant diameter an not overly fat. You might still need the longer bolts, though - - the stockers are a bit short. The stays on my hardtail tapered sharply and the clamp had a hard time getting a grip on it.
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