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joe
a
from ukDate Reviewed: July 30, 2005
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.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.
Duration Product Used: 6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Similar Products Used: goldtech chaindevice that comes with 24Seven speedset - VERY GOOD
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Albert Rondeau
a Downhiller
from Sherbrooke, QueDate Reviewed: November 19, 2001
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.Bottom Line: Great guide for the money. Support Canadian Business!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At: Velomania
Similar Products Used: Underworld Slalom guide
Mountain Cycle Chainguide/Bashguard
AC Pro DH guide
Bike Setup: Balfa BB7, Hayes, RaceFace etc.
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"Blender"
a Downhiller
from Halifax,NS,canadaDate Reviewed: August 18, 2001
Strengths: Chain doesn't not come off and it also keeps it from slapping down from the chainstayWeaknesses: nothin,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!!!
Favorite Trail: Crusher Dirt jumps
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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
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iain
a
from manchesterDate Reviewed: November 11, 2000
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/whateverBottom 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
Duration Product Used: 3 months
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)
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Rich
a Downhiller
from Ringwood, EnglandDate Reviewed: November 6, 2000
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 oxWeaknesses: None are you madBottom Line: Buy this chain device now
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
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
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evil
a Downhiller
from Boston, MADate Reviewed: April 18, 2000
Strengths: Fairly Strong
Keeps the chain on(after modifications)
Looks coolWeaknesses: Top guide piece is not thick enough, leaves a small gap between the guide piece and bash ring. Chain comes off thru that gap.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.
Favorite Trail: Lynn Woods, Wakefield BMX track
Duration Product Used: 6 months
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.
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John Childs
a Downhiller
from Kelowna BCDate Reviewed: December 28, 1999
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 thickWeaknesses:
None so farBottom Line: I would buy this product again. It works really well, and is much cheaper than others of similar
design.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
Mr. Dirt
Bike Setup:
Kona Stab Deluxe
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Jason Siebert
a Downhiller
from ChilliwackDate Reviewed: November 20, 1999
Strengths:
Good and strong, keeps the chain on.Weaknesses:
rubs a bitBottom Line: Very good guide
Favorite Trail:
bear mtn
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
AC
Bike Setup:
SantaCruz Super 8, Boxxers
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Tomas Buescher
a Downhiller
from Calgary Date Reviewed: September 5, 1999
Strengths:
easy to adjust
stiff
cheaper than MRPWeaknesses:
AvailabilityBottom Line: Very Good Product
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Similar Products Used:
MRP
Bike Setup:
Rocky Mountain RM9
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Eeyore
a Downhiller
from Boston, MADate Reviewed: June 9, 1999
Strengths:
Beefy design
Easy Setup
Free Chainring included
Does the job really wellWeaknesses:
A little noisyBottom 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.
Favorite Trail:
Lynn Woods
Duration Product Used:
tested or demo'ed only
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
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