Submitted by
Captain Trump
a Downhiller
from London Date Reviewed: October 5, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
tough guard, solid build. Chain stays!
Weaknesses:
securing bolts on inner plate are too weak!!!
Similar Products Used:
MRP, DMR..
Bike Setup:
Kona stinky, Jr. T, Avid Juicy, Ditch Witch, Sram gears
Bottom Line:
Great product! needs replacement screws
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Submitted by
mats
a Downhiller
from sweden Date Reviewed: August 6, 2005
Favorite Trail:
le Pleney, morzine france
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
chainreactioncycles, online
Strengths:
it works, not overly expensive, easy to set up!
Weaknesses:
people does not seem to be able to set it up, on the demo9 it was no problem
Similar Products Used:
ROOX chainanimal
Bike Setup:
Demo9 frame ISCG mounting.
Bottom Line:
It was easy to set up correct, just read the instructions and you get the idea how to fit it. Have worked flawlessly the whole season, including 4 weeks of hard use in Morzine/Les Gets in France. Does not make any annoying sound at all.
Considering the reviews below I cannot say I have had the same experiense, but yes I used a lot of spacers to get the correct chain line. Maybe the E13 guides are better, but twice as good??? considering their prices...The AS-1 keeps my chain in place, and it looks good too.
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Submitted by
sam neufeld
a Downhiller
from winnipeg manitoba canada Date Reviewed: February 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
a-line
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
a guy
Strengths:
it works well once its set up properly. It was really cheap.
Weaknesses:
to set the thing up is nearly impossible. Makes tons of noise if not dialed perfectly.
Bike Setup:
rocky rm6, boxxer, mag 30 etc.
Bottom Line:
it took some serious modifications to fit properly( grinding and drilling and lots of spacers) its really a bit of a mess but it works well. I slipped of a log on cbc and smashed the roller into the log and it just kept going straight. It works but i would not suggest spending a lot of money on one.
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Submitted by
gavin
a Downhiller
from sunnyvale, CA, USA Date Reviewed: August 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
stevens creek canyon
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
works really well when its new and the bolts and screws are cranked
Weaknesses:
after a little bit of use the thing just turns to junk causes the multiple pieces all start loosening up and shifting. everyone ive talked to has had the same problem that i have which is that the chain shifts during bumps and then when you go to pedel you force the chain outside of the guard. Its really irritating cause it happens a bunch during everyride and it takes a good ten minutes to muscle the chain back to the right place.
Great at the beginning but it soon becomes just another problem that you shouldnt have to worry about when riding a $4000+ bike. Do yourself a favor and go with an Evil cause its the best guard out right now.
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Submitted by
Skye Rawlings
a Downhiller
from Gold Coast Date Reviewed: May 25, 2004
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Great- works well- chain is always there.
Weaknesses:
Hassell to fit. noisey in some gears eg:1-3 but smooth in others
Bike Setup:
Big Hit - Jr T's ,
Bottom Line:
Dont waist time with other brands. Buy this and youll love it.
Get a shop to install as it a hard part to install
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Submitted by
Ryan G
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: August 26, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Noble Canyon
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$145.00
Purchased At:
www.webcyclery.com
Strengths:
It is better than using three rings and a derailluer. Not too difficult to get initial setup going.
Weaknesses:
Chain falls off quite often still. So I decided to set the inner plate all the way in near the chain, then i shift and the chain rubs on the plate, loud noise, really annoying. Top plastic guard is pointless.
Similar Products Used:
n/a
Bike Setup:
Azonic DS-1, Z1, Xt stuff where it counts. On-One Stem.
Bottom Line:
I would suggest buying a different brand with dual rollers like EvilBikes or something. The 'Spire design seems to be lacking in this area. Also it is really annoying to get into a fast rocky decent, then start to crank and realize the chain is off, what's more annoying is that it happens two or more times a ride!? I thought maybe it was just how I had it setup, but I have had it checked, and everyone tells me it is on right.
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Submitted by
Lee and Paul Sanders
a Weekend Warrior
from Bristol England Date Reviewed: May 23, 2002
Favorite Trail:
forest of dean
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Chain reaction cycles(bike show)
Strengths:
looks good, sounds good, pretty easy to fit.
Weaknesses:
my chain still comes of.
Similar Products Used:
truvativ, identiti
Bike Setup:
ms isle, pro tapers, alex rimes, deore, truvative cranks, avid, blackspire, tioga, dmr.
Bottom Line:
it works..... most of the time, and it looks pretty good. first time ive ever baught one and found its easy to fit. came with a free chainring and sticker
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Submitted by
Craig Bromley
a Downhiller
from England Date Reviewed: January 22, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Chainreaction Cycles
Strengths:
Easy to fit, looks good
Weaknesses:
Crap securing screws
Bike Setup:
Intense UZZI SLX
Bottom Line:
It looks cool and is easy to set up, it works reliably on World Cup Downhills too, after 6 months no problems with throwing or sucking the ring (ooh errr!), however my bash plate and Blackspire ring is bent from what I don't know, this hasn't effected the performance though. Very cheap and reliable so no real big complaints.
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Submitted by
Craig
a Weekend Warrior
from Melbourne, Australia Date Reviewed: January 20, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Does everthing its meant to do.
Weaknesses:
a bit of messing around to fit, but well worth the effort
Bike Setup:
Craftworks DHR-208, and RaceLine DH-Pro
Bottom Line:
Don't be afraid to bend it to get it on the bike. Spend the time to line everything up and you will be very very very happy. Used to have problems with Chainsuck on most rides, now I have no problems EVER!!
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