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Lostrover
a Downhiller
from Vancouver, BCDate Reviewed: January 20, 2011
Strengths: Durable and cheap,Weaknesses: The Only weakness is the the Quality control, i had to sand off some material to get the screws provided to sit flush in the guide.Bottom Line: best dual chain guide on the market, I had an MRP LRP on another bike, this works just the same at way less of a price.
Favorite Trail: CBC
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: MRP LRP
Bike Setup: 2011 Remedy 7 built more AM then Trail
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dwt
a Cross Country Rider
from Syracuse, NY, USADate Reviewed: November 17, 2010
Strengths: Inexpensive, easy to install. BB or ISCG mount optionsWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Wish I knew about this product when I first was looking for a chain guide for my 1 x 9. The Stylo 1.1 crank comes with a bash, so it limits your guide options. I tried jury-rigging the MRP 1.x which is not supposed to be run with a bash. Ended up wasting $$. The Stinger is cheaper and easier, and works with any 1 ring + bash set up. Also works with 2 ring set ups (bash, middle, granny).
Favorite Trail: Porcupine rim
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$23.00
Purchased At: Price Point
Similar Products Used: MRP 1.x
Bike Setup: Chinese Carbon hardtail; Stylo 1.1 crank, 32 teeth; 11-34 9 speed cassette.
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pocgnikcuf
a Weekend Warrior
from denverDate Reviewed: February 5, 2010
Strengths: cheap, light, very quiet, BB install was easyWeaknesses: 3mm thick, shimano BB spacers are 2.5, so on a 760 XT crank the roller is too close to the 22t granny gear. Bought a .7mm spacer and that helped a lotBottom Line: a cheap but good way to try out a dual ring set up on an all mountain bike.
Favorite Trail: mtn lion
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: collins bikes
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Intense 6.6 with gravity dropper turbo
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Devon
a Downhiller
from Port moody, bcDate Reviewed: January 26, 2010
Strengths: Works perfectly! Haven't dropped a chain since I got it, is comepletely silent, shifts well, and helps stop chain slap. I haven't found anything wrong with it and it's so good, I would buy it for double the price!Weaknesses: None at allBottom Line: It is completely perfect, and is much more than I asked for
Favorite Trail: Anything in whistler
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: Different bikes burn
Similar Products Used: E-13 single ring
Bike Setup: 08 norco shore 3
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atchipmunk
a Weekend Warrior
from Hermosa Beach, CADate Reviewed: October 10, 2009
Strengths: Cheap, and IT WORKS! Haven't dropped a chain since I installed it! Works great with a RF 36T Bashguard!Weaknesses: Can't really think of any other than a lack of included installation instructions. Blackspire does have install instructions available online though, so no big deal. I guess if you're REAL hard on your bike, it might not be the stoutest of chain guides. If I bend this one, i'll definitely buy another one. Can't beat the price!Bottom Line: Bottom line is that this thing works and for the price, you just can't beat it! Was gonna buy the Blackspire Dewlie but opted for the Stinger and a RF 36T Bashguard in order to save the $50 for other goodies. Buy one...it's worth it!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$23.00
Purchased At: Price point
Similar Products Used: None. Bought this one based on reviews.
Bike Setup: '98 Spesh FSR Comp - Marzochi Jr. T Fork, Risse Racing Hex Link, Fox Vanilla R shock, RF Diabolus Crank...
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sgf2
a Weekend Warrior
from PortlandDate Reviewed: September 16, 2009
Strengths: Cheap, does the job very well.Weaknesses: None really. the only thing I recommend is to get an lbs to install it. I didn't tighten the roller enough and lost it somewhere at Whistler. If you see it give me a PM.... The spare roller was around $12.Bottom Line: I kept dropping my chain and decided it was time to buy a chain guide system. This one kept coming to my attention. I figured what the heck, i'm like 3k into my bike if this $25 dollar part doesn't work I'll just buy the $125 and up ones. like I'll miss $25 in the grand scheme of bike costs...
Turns out it works really well, I've been to Whistler over 10 times countless north shore runs and probably 15 times at Diablo Freeride Park, since I've got it and I can't remember ever dropping my chain. There's no rub or extra noise anywhere. I don't even notice its there. IF I break it, I'm buying another.
Bottom Line: Buy it, you won't regret it.
Favorite Trail: Anywhere in Canada
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: Universalcycles
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: giant Faith sportin a 66 and blackspire stinger
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K0NARIDER
a Weekend Warrior
from USADate Reviewed: August 27, 2009
Strengths: Cheap , Does the jobWeaknesses: noneBottom Line: This chain guide works great with a 2 ring set up . Chain flip flops on the roller just like the e13 , but for a fraction of the price . I have not dropped a chain yet , and this is on a single pivot bike , amazing .
Duration Product Used: More than 3 years
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: e13 DRS
Bike Setup: '08 Heckler
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Bacchus72
a Downhiller
from SeoulDate Reviewed: August 2, 2009
Strengths: Very simple, easy to install, and does its job well.Weaknesses: Can rotate and pinch the chain to the chainstay, causing wear, making noise, or just stopping the chain.Bottom Line: This tensioner is cheap and does its job well. It isn't a full chainguide, so don't expect the impossible. It will, however, drastically reduce the amount of thrown chains, and reduce the amount of noise produced by your chain/derailleur over bumpy terrain.
For someone who wants a cheap, easy, partial solution to a noisy rear end, or chains flying off, but still wants to keep to chainrings running, this is THE solution. If you want to pay more, go for the e-13 DRG and you will get slightly better performance at a higher cost.
Favorite Trail: Keeps changing every year.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: E-13 DRG
Bike Setup: Specialized SX trail with a Shimano Saint Crank
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KYMtnBkr
a Weekend Warrior
from Louisville, KYDate Reviewed: June 29, 2009
Strengths: Performs flawlessly!Weaknesses: Installation can be tricky.Bottom Line: I swapped out my 32t middle ring for a 36t and was dropping my chain multiple times on each ride. I had to think about each shift I was making. At times opted not to shift because I thought I might drop my chain. I loved the top end gearing the 36t provided but decided that I would switch back to the 32t if I could not fix this problem.
The Stinger did the trick. I've had five rides with this setup and have not dropped my chain once. I've even tried my hardest to force the chain to drop and it just won't. This is a great product that does exactly what it's supposed to do. If your dropping your chain just go buy one. You'll be glad you did.
Favorite Trail: Mr. Toad's Wild Ride
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At: bicyclesupply.net
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: 09 Nomad with a 36t/22t XT double crankset and MRP Party Crasher bashring.
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eatdrinkride
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from desert, AZDate Reviewed: May 29, 2008
Strengths: inexpensive, simple design.Weaknesses: it's not 2.5mm thick like the spacer it replaced. No biggie but the chain rubs the guide in the small ring.Bottom Line: I bought this b/c I was sick of dropping the chain on my 575. Since the installation I have dropped the chain 3 times. I thought that would be impossible when I decided to purchase it but i have proven that wrong.
I am going to replace it with something else.
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$22.00
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: yes, bike is set up.
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Steve
a Downhiller
from Port Moody, BCDate Reviewed: April 7, 2008
Strengths: Cheap, light, simple, effective. Larger sized bearing/roller doesn't gum up with mud.Weaknesses: Can be tricky to install since the plate isn't 2.5mm thick (The width of a BB spacer)Bottom Line: I used to run an e13 DRS, but had problems with the roller not turning properly, and was always irritated that you had to buy the ugly, non functional bash ring to get the guide. The stinger resolved every issue I had with the DRS.
I've installed about a dozen of these guides on friends bikes, noone has ever wrecked one, had one sieze or complained about it in any way. It's a beautifully elegant solution to a tricky problem. It operates with the same principles as the e13 DRS, but works better in nearly every aspect.
Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Similar Products Used: e13 DRS
Bike Setup: Norco Six One. Fox 36VanRC2.
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Tony
a
from British ColumbiaDate Reviewed: September 3, 2007
Strengths: - Can run two chain rings
- Keeps the chain on very well
- Not big and bulky
- Very CheapWeaknesses: - The wheel will get seized up if it gets very muddy
- Chain can get sucked between the guide and chainstay, this is very rare and happens under hard or awkward hits
- Running in your big ring and a very low gear on your cassette is not perfectly smoothBottom Line: To ensure that this guide is working to its full potential have it installed by your LBS. It is not perfect but for the price of this guide you can't go wrong. It does a very good job of keeping the chain on and doesn't really hinder shifting from one chain ring to the other. I had this on my bike while at Whistler my chain did dismount a few times in two days of riding but without it I would have dismounted about once a run the way I ride. It would probably be even more effective if I shortened my chain some. You will want to clean and re-grease the wheel after a very muddy ride.
Favorite Trail: A-Line
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: 2006 Transition Preston
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