Old 07-01-21, 07:18 AM
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DaveSSS 
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A dropped chain can do substantial damage to a carbon frame. I've used two different k-edge catcher models and found they can make things worse if the chain gets behind the catcher. I'm running two bikes with SRAM Force AXS and decided not to even try a chain catcher. I don't use SRAM cranks and I haven't had a chain drop in almost a year, with any of three different cranks. Go to the axs owners page on Facebook and you can read many reports of frequent chain drops. Most of the problem is improper FD setup, but the SRAM cranks might be an issue too. Use of the sequential or compensating shift modes also increases the chance of chain drops, since shifts between sprockets and chain rings are often made at nearly the same time. I use neither of these features. A chain catcher isn't a substitute for proper FD setup or sensible shifting sequence.
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