Originally Posted by
sunburst
btw, I threw the chain twice yesterday (outboard direction), shifting in the middle of the cassette (you can see tissue in the chain). It has a chain guide on the seat tube side. Anyone have a part they like that protects both directions?
I'm guessing the tissue is from putting the chain back? The technique I teach customers is to take two leaves,or pieces of paper(tear one in half),or two sticks(break one in half). Use the first leaf/paper/stick to push the derailleur forward to slack the chain,then use the second to put the chain back on the ring. Keeps your hands clean.
Those small holes around the edge of your chainring should be for a guard. Also,inspect the back(left) side of the ring. Are there any ramps/pins? If so,that's not a 1x chainring,that could also be an issue.