Submitted by
joe
a
from uk Date Reviewed: July 30, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
Looks good, paint dosen't scatch easily, reasonably quiet and it can take a beating. Its pretty easy to set up aswell.
Weaknesses:
no matter how well set up it was, my chain still occasionally came off and it is very difficult to get the chain back on without tools. Also the roller soon gets dirt in-between the roller axel making it noisy and the little bolts soon become rusty.
Similar Products Used:
goldtech chaindevice that comes with 24Seven speedset - VERY GOOD
Bottom Line:
The best things about this chaindevice are its looks and its toughness. I can't recommend it because it couldn’t fulfil its purpose of keeping the chain on and there are better chain devices that cost less yet do a better job.
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Submitted by
Albert Rondeau
a Downhiller
from Sherbrooke, Que Date Reviewed: November 19, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Velomania
Strengths:
THICK outer plate, easy to setup, very quiet, quite adjustable (inner guide moves in and out via two small allen bolts)
Weaknesses:
I hate tightening little bolts into my frame. There are two small bolts tightened at the Bottom bracket to keep the guide from rotating. Does the job though.
Similar Products Used:
Underworld Slalom guide Mountain Cycle Chainguide/Bashguard AC Pro DH guide
Bike Setup:
Balfa BB7, Hayes, RaceFace etc.
Bottom Line:
Great guide for the money. Support Canadian Business!
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Submitted by
"Blender"
a Downhiller
from Halifax,NS,canada Date Reviewed: August 18, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Crusher Dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Chain doesn't not come off and it also keeps it from slapping down from the chainstay
Weaknesses:
nothin,
Similar Products Used:
MRP Slalom DMR Tru Vativ Hussefelt
Bike Setup:
Kona Chute -Marzocchi Z3 Flylight 100 -Ryno lites soon to be Big Mammoth Fat 24's w/ rear IRC Kujo and a 3.0 Nokian in the front -Primo Pedals -Kona Clumps short stem -Ameba DH bar -Tru Vativ Hussefelt Crankset with ISIS BB
Bottom Line:
Some people say that chain devices are noisy as anything but this one is not really noisy I find it quiet This is another good product that I purchased from blackspire this chain device works great and its not that expensive either so if your looking for a good chain device This one is for you!!!
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Submitted by
iain
a
from manchester Date Reviewed: November 11, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
this device keeps the chain on all the time (unless your rear mech is badly set up and does bad stuff - but nevermind that) and it hardly rubs at all. The bash plate thing is also really handy when your trying to ride up stuff.
Weaknesses:
You need a really straight pair of cranks/axle/spider/whatever
Similar Products Used:
AC sport chain device (don't buy even when cheap) DMR speed guide (nice) MRP copy (feeble)
Bike Setup:
DS1, Pace RC37s, Hope up front, bmx stem (everyone should get one they rule)
Bottom Line:
This product should be the way all chain devices are made. It is strong and easy to fit (even for me!), it works, it's smooth, quiet and it comes in a range sizes so you can fit almost any chainring. Buy it
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Submitted by
Rich
a Downhiller
from Ringwood, England Date Reviewed: November 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:
All of them as long as the jumps are big
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle world in home town
Strengths:
It keeps the chain on all the time and in the time that i have had it, the chain has never fallen off. It is also really easy to set up and as strong as an ox
Weaknesses:
None are you mad
Similar Products Used:
MRP world cup 1, DMR speed guide
Bike Setup:
Orange Air O, Z1's, Hope O2 up front, Full XT, Azonic bars, Tioga stem, Fire pro DH's
Bottom Line:
Buy this chain device now
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Submitted by
evil
a Downhiller
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: April 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Lynn Woods, Wakefield BMX track
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Fairly Strong Keeps the chain on(after modifications) Looks cool
Weaknesses:
Top guide piece is not thick enough, leaves a small gap between the guide piece and bash ring. Chain comes off thru that gap.
Similar Products Used:
(this Product is the same a the Sun-Ringle Spin doctor)
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Chameleon, Z3 LT, XT drivetrain, other assorted ds/urban assualt stuff.
Bottom Line:
This guide system works well, after modifying the upper guide piece. I've thrown my chain a couple times, and then I figured out the deal. Add washers in between the guide plate and the upper guide piece, to space it out until it becomes flush with the bashring.
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Submitted by
John Childs
a Downhiller
from Kelowna BC Date Reviewed: December 28, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Strong Easy to install Works really well with long travel suspension Did not plug up with dirt when the going got muddy. Outer plate awesome. Very thick
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
Mr. Dirt
Bike Setup:
Kona Stab Deluxe
Bottom Line:
I would buy this product again. It works really well, and is much cheaper than others of similar design.
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Submitted by
Jason Siebert
a Downhiller
from Chilliwack Date Reviewed: November 20, 1999
Favorite Trail:
bear mtn
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Good and strong, keeps the chain on.
Weaknesses:
rubs a bit
Similar Products Used:
AC
Bike Setup:
SantaCruz Super 8, Boxxers
Bottom Line:
Very good guide
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Submitted by
Tomas Buescher
a Downhiller
from Calgary Date Reviewed: September 5, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
easy to adjust stiff cheaper than MRP
Weaknesses:
Availability
Similar Products Used:
MRP
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain RM9
Bottom Line:
Very Good Product
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Submitted by
Eeyore
a Downhiller
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: June 9, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Lynn Woods
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Beefy design Easy Setup Free Chainring included Does the job really well
Weaknesses:
A little noisy
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Stumpjumper, '98 Xvert (tweaked to 90mm), Airbomb hubs on Sun Rhino Lite L7's, Avid Arch Rival Brakes, Wildgripper DH tires
Bottom Line:
I love this thing. I just got it today so I really can't pass judgement but it looks great, was easy to setup and did really well on its test ride.
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