Submitted by
daredevilcsl
a Weekend Warrior
from Malaysia Date Reviewed: April 27, 2009
Favorite Trail:
Plentong
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
- Reduce chain slap
- Very quiet
- Enhance pedal feedback
- For dual ring setup
- Resist chain drop as well
- Adjustable for different chain ring size
Weaknesses:
- Crappy installation guide
- A little expensive
Bike Setup:
08 VIP Meta 5, 09 Fox 32 Float 15qr, 08 Fox Float RP23, 08 XT groupset, Hope Pro 2 Hub, DT Swiss EX5.1d, DT Competition Spoke.
Bottom Line:
Get this if you wanna run dual chain ring system. It does secure the chain from chain drop and it is very quiet. It reduce the chain slap as well when doing the descend. So i would say it do what it suppose to do and it does give more then what you can expect.
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Submitted by
manny40
a Weekend Warrior
from Escondido, CA Date Reviewed: October 27, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Anything challenging
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Beyond Bikes
Strengths:
Outstanding functionality. It does precisely what it is designed to do.
Weaknesses:
A bit complex in its design. The instructions packaged with the guide, SUCK. They provide a combo of b/w pictures and drawings. The parts aren't numbered so you can't match the part picture with the corresponding description...a critical detail that can save you some headaches when dealing with small screws.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
06 Kona Coiler with many upgrades.
Bottom Line:
While this guide can be tricky to assemble, anyone with decent mechanical aptitude can do it. The guide works, period. Never dropped a chain, never had issues with the roller not rotating or bearings going out. Bashguard can take it all. I contacted e-13 about their instructions, and they agreed they need a revision, but it seems they've done nothing about it. Come on, these guys can't take some office poge and have him rewrite a more comprehensive set of instructions?? Buy it, you won't regret it. Anyone having problems with this guide, didn't install it properly.
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Submitted by
Brent
a Downhiller
from Timmins, Ontario Canada Date Reviewed: June 13, 2008
Favorite Trail:
One Im bulding called " Outlandish"
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$220.00
Purchased At:
Momentum
Strengths:
This is a follow up review. After runnignh the DRS on some pretty hard DH its help up great ...havnt lost a chain yet...silent..works great Best dual ring guide ever...seriously
Weaknesses:
only one that I found so far was that E13 has updated and changed their hardware that comes along with the DRS and havnt changed the instructions. SAo when you put on the slider Plates(spacers) the short screws that they say to use arent long enough to reach the nyloc part but no big deal...just use long ones provided and it works fine and doesnt do any harm wgatso ever(not just me saying this I e-mailed E13 and they said the exact same thing)
Similar Products Used:
MRP LRP Party crasher
Blackspire Dewlie...etc
Bike Setup:
BigHit
DRS,boxxer teams, Custom louis vuitton seat, holz feller crank so on haha
Bottom Line:
Absolutly GREAT product...Neverhad any trouble with it whatso ever
I'd recomend this product over all other dual ring guides out there. Its worth the extra cash to get this one
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Submitted by
Gord
a Weekend Warrior
from BC, Canada Date Reviewed: April 11, 2008
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Jenson
Strengths:
Well built, sturdy
Weaknesses:
Heavy, expensive, poor roller design.
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire Dewlie, Blackspire Stinger
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Heckler
Bottom Line:
I have used this guide for a year and had to replace the roller twice and the bearing once. Maybe the BC winters aren't the best place for it. The bearing seizes very easily being so small and the roller tends to gum up and stop rolling often. I don't feel that regular maintenance should require disassembling it after each ride. I had a Blackspire Dewlie that ran flawlessly for 2 years without hassle. I now run a Blackspire Stinger. It's the best $30 I've ever spent. Just pick up a lightweight bashguard of your choice to run with it and you've got a great setup for under $60.
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Submitted by
Brent
a Downhiller
from Timmins, Ontario. Canada Date Reviewed: January 22, 2008
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
christmas present haha
Strengths:
Never ever will drop a chain. Light enough absolutly best dual ring guide I've ever ridden
Weaknesses:
pain in the a** to assemble
Similar Products Used:
MRP LRP party crasher Blackspire dewlie
Bike Setup:
05 big hit holzfeller cranks, 66 rv, e 13 drs
Bottom Line:
Greta product if you can assemble it properly. You'll never drop a chain again...seriously
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Submitted by
Todd H
a
from San Diego Date Reviewed: September 23, 2007
Favorite Trail:
nobel canyon
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$110.00
Purchased At:
action cycle
Strengths:
chain rolls perfect, solid, clears mud well, not too many moving parts
Weaknesses:
directions are great if you are a bike mech. need more pics!
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Specialized enduro sl pro, stoc except odi grips, train king peds, bht 2 tires, and e13 drs(24/36)
Bottom Line:
First chain guide so we will see, so far so good. Directions need some more pics and the web could use some more to. Was losing my chain every drop bigger than two feet. Have not lost it since. Recommend if you don't work on your own bike alot have it installed by a pro. Good for the money so far and sheds mud well.
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Submitted by
Paul
a
from los alamitos, ca, usa Date Reviewed: August 14, 2007
Favorite Trail:
turnbull canyon
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
bike company
Strengths:
chain stays on and bash guard works well
Weaknesses:
my roller dosent roll but I guess it was designed that way. Maybe the weight
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Nomad with Holztfeller Cranks
Bottom Line:
It works rally well but the path had problems putting it on so I brought it to the bike company. It looks as though the bike co just went with a bigger bash guard to make it work but I'm not sure. Before I had this puppy installed the chain was comming off like crazy through the rough stuff. Now my chain never comes off even when back spinning.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Albert, Canada Date Reviewed: July 3, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Strengths:
This is a follow-up review, see below.
Bike Setup:
2006 Giant Faith 2, basically stock with some minor mods
Bottom Line:
This is a follow up review. In the last review, I had pulled the guide of my old AC2 and put it on the Faith, and was getting a lot of chain suck. Finally diagnosed the problem. I had the flip-flop roller mounted backwards (ie. large section of the roller away from the bb instead of closer to the bb). Duh...., pretty stupid mistake. Now the guide is running absolutely beautiful.
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Submitted by
Steve
a Weekend Warrior
from St. Albert Date Reviewed: May 28, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Ride-This.com
Strengths:
Keeps the chain on the rings when pedalling forward.
Weaknesses:
I do experience a fair bit of "chain-suck" when backpedalling. I've toyed around, and noticed that when backpedalling, the chain will slip off the large side of the roller to the small side, causing the chain to come off the big ring and jam in the derailleur. I'm not certain it's a problem with the product though. I think if I play around with the chainline some more, or the spacers on the chainguide plate, I might be able to get it to work better. Also, installation is a bit of a pain, and the bolts don't fit very well into the plastic plates, making insertion/removal of the bolts a nuisance.
The product is decent, but like I've said, I think there may be a lot of tinkering required to get it running real smoothly. While pedalling forward it's fine, but the chain suck is a pain when you're stopped on the trail, and trying to get your cranks lined up flat before getting on your pedals and dropping in.
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Submitted by
JJ C
a Downhiller
from Poway Date Reviewed: May 5, 2007
Holds the chain exactly how its supposed 2, still shifts smoothly. Since i have gotten it i have about 8 crashes on it and it hasent dropped the chain once, works awesome. Wich i woulda gotten it with the black bash instead on the clear but o well. Makes a slight brr sound when peadling but hardly noticable, and doesnt bother me at all
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Submitted by
Ben
a Racer
from Orlando Fl Date Reviewed: March 28, 2007
Favorite Trail:
Vortex
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$116.00
Purchased At:
ride-this.com
Strengths:
Keeps the chain on the ring despite any crashes.
Weaknesses:
The weight? But who really cares
Similar Products Used:
Truvative, Mr. dirt, White Bros.
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky
Bottom Line:
If you are a rider that like to climb and then decend, this product is the only one for you. It shifts perfectly, it hold the chain no matter what, the bash guard will take just about any abuse you can throw at it. Any one who says that E thirteen makes crap, is not mechanically inclined or did not read the entire instruction sheet. The instructions definately say to NOT USE MINERAL BASED LUBES. Some people never read instructions. Install is very easy if you have ANY mechanical ability. Plastic bash guard WILL crack if you over tighten the chain ring bolts. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS and nothing will ever go wrong with the product. I personally promise you. I'm sorry for those of you that paid full price, Ebay baby, Ebay...
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Submitted by
Egger
a Weekend Warrior
from Central Texas, Texas Date Reviewed: November 22, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Rocky Hill Ranch, Off the Lip
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Well designed. Operates as promised.
Weaknesses:
Bearings make a slight brrrrr sound when pedaling. Bearing should come packed with Waterproof grease. I peeled the seals and repacked with Phil's after a wet ride washed all the lube out.
Similar Products Used:
fingers
Bike Setup:
Giant Reign, only thing stock is the frame and shock.
Bottom Line:
This is a nice addition. Quality design and craftsmanship. It required a little machining to get around the suspension components on my Reign, but in the end I am very pleased with the results. Because I didn't buy it new it has a higher value rating that I would give for list price.
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Submitted by
Road Rash
a Downhiller
from Kamloops Date Reviewed: October 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Harper Mtn.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Never drops the chain. Two rings are better than one!
Weaknesses:
A fairly pricey upgrade - but worth it. Installation can make your head hurt. Take it to your LBS
Similar Products Used:
1st dual ring setup for me
Bike Setup:
Demo 8 Pro with 22/32 Race Face rings&cranks
Bottom Line:
It works - it shifts - it's quiet, and one season of abuse and so far very durable.
Only time it hasn't shifted is when it piles up with mud and forest floor debris. Clean it out quickly and all good again.
And yes, I remember seeing the warning in the box about mineral spirits affecting the plastic, (and that was early spring of this year.)
Bottom line - so nice to have a small ring at times, and with no problems with this guide - why doesn't everyone (non racer - non weight weenie) run two rings?
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Submitted by
John
a Downhiller
from Seattle Date Reviewed: July 30, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Oregon
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
Cracks like crazy
Bike Setup:
2006 Santa Cruz VP free, Fox 40 RC2 forks, DHX 5.0 shock, Race Face cranks and bars, DT swiss 6.1 rims and Kenda Navegal 2.5 tires
Bottom Line:
I bought this bike about 2 months ago and absolutely love it, the problem is this darn E.thirteen DRS guide system and bashguard that was put on it for the dual ring set up I have. Bottom line is it stinks, first my bash guard started to crack around the area where the bolts are, then the chain guide roller brack cracked, then the bracket that the guide roller bolts to cracks. Dang! I'm mad, I called the bike shop and told them about my bash ring and promply put a race face bash ring on, then I started to notice the other parts and found out from them that you can't use a chain oil like Pro Link that is a mineral oil. The instructions say nothing about only using certain chain oils, but I called E.thirteen and they confirmed what my bikeshop told me. I love this bike, but I'm really dissapointed that I have to start tearing it apart and looking for a different set up now after all these problems. E.thirteen said they'd replace the roller and the mounting bracket, but I'm still suspicious if it's going to hold up. I read a lot of positive reviews about this product, but I'm having a hard time believing that I'm the only person that hasn't used Prolink on this system and had problems. Maybe I'm just the unlucky person who got instructions that left out the warning not to use Prolink or I should have somehow known that only certain chain lubes won't make these plastic parts brittle, Bottom line, I'm very irritated
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Submitted by
Alan
a Racer
from hawaii now maine Date Reviewed: May 11, 2006
WEAGLE IS A GENIUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
David
a Downhiller
from Melbourne Date Reviewed: March 11, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Mt buller
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
Yarra valley cycle
Strengths:
Everything it smooth quite and super strong, a dame good product.
Weaknesses:
None at all.
Similar Products Used:
Truvativ box guide
Bike Setup:
2006 Norco shore one 888RC2X DHX5.0 syncros everything,saint 8 brakes.E.thirteen
Bottom Line:
Just get one i am very happy with this product.
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Submitted by
Tyler
a
from SLC, UT Date Reviewed: February 22, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Go-Ride
Strengths:
TOUGH - keeps chain where it should and keeps it quiet. The optional E-type mounting plate was a huge help (I have the fatty 100mm BB shell, so a clamp FD doesn't reach)
Weaknesses:
I guess weight...and make sure to read the instructions! They're not kidding when they say you've never messed with anything like this!
Similar Products Used:
Never used a Dual system before
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse SGS w/ custom build
Bottom Line:
So glad there's such a versatile system available! It keeps my DH rig shuttle worthy and makes it more versatile as a FR/Trail bike. A great upgrade for those of us who can only afford one bike to do it all.
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Submitted by
Brian Peterson
a Downhiller
from Santa Clarita Date Reviewed: February 17, 2006
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Employee purchase
Strengths:
Quiet, keep chain where it should be, made my dual slalom bike a multi-purpose ride
Weaknesses:
Can be hard to set up if you don't read the directions. If I had read them first, I would have had the install done in half the time.
Similar Products Used:
This was my first dual ring guide. Have used the SRS and MRP DH guides before.
When installed right, this thing works. Very little noise or drag when riding. I don't even notice it while climbing. I have only drop a chain once, but I think it was due to a new derailure cable stretching. A quick adjust there were no more problems the rest of the ride.
I can not stress enough how important to read the instructions first. They are very detailed you will get the set up right first time. I skipped them because I figured "How much harder can it be that then SRS?" Well, those details in regard to set up came back to bite me in the ass. I read the instructions, everything went on perfect.
I will be installing another DRS on my next bike and have recommended this guide to several people. Top notch stuff!!
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Submitted by
Dave Plummer
a Downhiller
from Camarillo, CA Date Reviewed: February 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Mcgill Trail Mt. Pinos
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$75.00
Purchased At:
Employeer Purchase
Strengths:
Everything. When Setup Properly works like a charm.
Weaknesses:
The wheel can be noisy.. but if lubricated frequently its no problem
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
SC Bullit, 888rc, DHX 5.0, HFX MAG HD 203mm, Azonic Ultracross Bar, XT Drivetrain
Bottom Line:
Very high quality chainguide. works great when assembled and setup properly. the chain doesnt come off, the ring is super tough, and it looks great. I would suggest this product to anybody who needs chain retention and chainwheel protection. Great product. 5 flamin Chilis
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Submitted by
Michael Staples
a Downhiller
from Sonoma, CA Date Reviewed: December 14, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Downieville, Northstar
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
Pleasant Hill Cyclery
Strengths:
Looks good. Accomodates a dual chainring.
Weaknesses:
doesn't work that well.
Similar Products Used:
Non yet, but will be replacing with something that works.
Bike Setup:
Geminii 2000, e-13 dualie. Sherman forks.
Bottom Line:
All I know is that my chain routinely flops off. My bike is well-adjusted. The chain routinely ends up off the sprocket just the same. It happened during a race. It happens out on the trail. It happens all the time. I try my best not to shift because I never know if my chain is going to end up being jammed.
Also, there is a nice fat bashring but the chain guide hangs down below it, so I'm not sure how good the bashring is if you tear off the chain guide before you ever get to it.
After a year of struggling with this thing, I'm pretty much fed up. I like having two gears up front...but I'm switching to a single chainring/tensioner settup that doesn't have this kind of trouble. I guess trying to build up a "do-everything" bike just doesn't work. A downhill bike needs to be a downhill bike.
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Submitted by
Mike Jones
a Weekend Warrior
from North Van Date Reviewed: December 11, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Severed Dick
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
Cove Bike Shop
Strengths:
None
Weaknesses:
I bent this oiece of junk and broke the plastic on the first ride
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Kona
Bottom Line:
I cannot imagine a product so poorly designed being sold in the home of freeriding.
The guy who designed this obviously does not ride a bike in the mountains.
Do not buy this product. It will hurt you
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Submitted by
Joe Kaslowski
a Downhiller
from Fountain Valley, Ca Date Reviewed: October 31, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Telonics
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Strengths:
Works perfectly, very simple design, solved my chain slapping and dropping woes. The drivetrain seem so much tighter and more precise. Don't even notice a difference in the ability to pedal as far as the guide creating drag. I am sold on this guide and will have one on every bike I own.
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
None, everyone I know suggested the e.13
Bike Setup:
Kona Coiler pretty much stock.
Bottom Line:
Well worth the purchase price and has made the bike much more enjoyable to ride and don't have to second guess if I am going to be able to pedal or not. It made the whole bike feel more solid because on rough descents my chain is no longer all over the place and I don't have to worry about dropping it. The drivetrain in general feels tighter and much more precise.
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Submitted by
Kyle L
a Downhiller
from San Rafael, CA, USA Date Reviewed: August 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Karpiel at Northstar
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$147.00
Purchased At:
Universal Cycles
Strengths:
Quality Parts, Good System, Fantastic Bashguard, Works with Most Cranks, Quiet, Maintanince Free, No dropped chains
Weaknesses:
Difficult Installation
Similar Products Used:
MRP System 1
Bike Setup:
67 with a Z150, Juicy 7's, WTB Wheels, e13 DRS
Bottom Line:
The price will want to steer anyone away from potentially getting this product. $150 dollars is nothing to sneeze at, and may deter people to look at other cheaper products, like the MRP LRP. Although the price is expensive, I feel its worth every penny.
A lot of people don't have the luxury to own multiple bikes, for those who want to make a well rounded all around bike designed for everything, the e13 DRS is there. The e13 is a mega quality chainguide that comes with a system that never drops your chain, keeps everything quiet, and is maintanice free.
Installation for me was actually quick and easy, I took it to a bike shop. First time you open the box for the DRS, you will be instantly confusfued. Your local bike shop is there to help you, and typically costs upwards of 25 dollars to have it installed, worth the price to correctly install the product if you ask me.
Overall: With my chain never dropping, the system running quiet and mantanince free, theres not a better product out there, sure it may be expensive, but you do get what you pay for. Thumbs up to the e13 DRS.
Value: 5 Chilis, the product is expensive, but performs to its value Overall: 5 Chilis, theres nothing better.
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Submitted by
Andrew
a Downhiller
from Vancouver, BC Date Reviewed: July 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Works really well when new.
Weaknesses:
Not terribly durable. The plastic bits that hold the lower roller on got smashed off within a couple months because they hang lower than the bashguard. I had to fabricate some new ones out of aluminum. Also, the boomerang bends if you hit a rock. A rubber hammer is a very usefull tool to "adjust" this chainguide.
Bike Setup:
7x7 Freeride bike
Bottom Line:
I was disappointed with the durability of the roller setup. The plastic bits don't handle much of an impact, and things get bent out shape. Bending isn't a problem really, but the plastic gets smashed and becomes useless. Also, I don't think it's a very good value. They must be making a lot of money on these, because there really isn't that much to them. $50 would seem like a more realistic price.
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Submitted by
Patrick
a Downhiller
from Cullowhee, NC, USA Date Reviewed: July 7, 2005
damn good product. After i put it on my bike, the shifting was better and more smooth. There has yet to be any chain suck, and is very quiet.
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Submitted by
Steven
a Downhiller
from Jay, ME Date Reviewed: July 2, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Oaf Huck
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Monkamoo
Strengths:
Flat out works, quiet
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Mr. Dirt Gizmo
Bike Setup:
Bighit DH frame built up with handpicked components
Bottom Line:
I never had any complaints with the Gizmo chainguide on my Rotec, except that I was limited to only running one chainring. With the SRS I'm no longer limited to a single ring up front. As far as function goes, this is the best dual ring chainguide available anywhere. It is quiet running, and smooth. The chain stays right where tou want it and the bash ring is bulletproof, literally. Would I buy another? Of course.
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Submitted by
Ed
a
from Texas Date Reviewed: May 1, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
go-ride.com
Strengths:
Quiet - no clatter. Works.
Weaknesses:
Dropped chain from big to little ring before changing from 8 to 9 speed chain.
Similar Products Used:
dog teeth
Bike Setup:
STP1, 9 speed, sram, race face cranks...
Bottom Line:
Who should buy it? Folks who want to go over rough stuff with two chain rings. Folks who don't mind a little extra weight and drag - it is actually pretty good...
Who should not buy it? Before changing to 9 speed this thing frustrated me... always dropping to the small gear... never really found out the true source of the problem. If dropping chains is not a problem that you are experiencing I would not buy this.
Ratings are for a person who has everything adjusted right and still drops chains. Note: I don't fully understand how this works. I just know that it does.
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Submitted by
gonzostrike
a Downhiller
from missoula, montana usa Date Reviewed: April 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
my fried dendrites
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
somewhere out there
Strengths:
quality, thoughtful engineering. excellent instructions. quality parts. ease of setup if you are patient and follow the instructions. smooth operation.
Weaknesses:
don't think so.
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire Dewlie
Bike Setup:
I have this on two different bikes
Bottom Line:
weagle has done it again. this is a top-quality product of smart, rider-based engineering. dave's work is the best in the industry. I don't think there is ANY reason to use any other single or dual ring system. E13 are the best.
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Submitted by
Dirty
a
from Yucaipa, CA Date Reviewed: April 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Southridge races
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$149.00
Purchased At:
Yucaipa Bike center
Strengths:
Fits most bikes, Strong, not bad on weight for what it is, looks Cool with the big clear bashguard
Weaknesses:
Doesnt have exact fit for all bikes and some trimming of the spacer plate May be required to get it to fit right, Soft roller Quiet but will wear fast, need for chain ring spacers at times to get the right shift, Hard to find Larger Middle type chain rings for the Bigger of the two systemsCost is kinda high But it becomes worth it if this is what you realy need
Similar Products Used:
Just a variety of different Bash guards with a 34/22 setup and a derailer.... also tried the Kore chain reactor worked good But needed lots of maintanace
Bike Setup:
khs fr1500 Marz f150 avid juicy 7 with 203 rotors Race face cranks Sun double wide rims 26 front 24 rear xt drive train and of coarse e13 DRS
Bottom Line:
Bottom line is that this system works Well fairly easy to setup...my suggestion before buying the Drs is Decide what gearing you need to have.... if you have a need for a duel ring setup but dont need a huge big ring in teh front stick to using the Smaller guide system... its alot easier to find rings for it and they work alot better that way... im running a 38/22 and the shift is Harsh...only reason i am running this system over a single is the fact that this is my only bike and i still like to use it for climbing and having a smaller gear comes in handyIf you dont need to have two rings then i would suggest the Srs. If you decide you need to have the larger system so you can run larger gears about the only way your getting what you need is to Machine a DH ring like i did or to get the rings straight from e13. they are the only ones in a weeks looking i found that even Makes a Middle type ring in anything larger than a 34. they ahve currently 36 38 40 and 42 42's being hard to keep availableso if thats what your using order it early.
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Submitted by
eric
a Weekend Warrior
from madison wi Date Reviewed: April 19, 2005
Favorite Trail:
quarry park
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
a friend
Strengths:
everything
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
nothing
Bike Setup:
giant stp1, fox fork, mavic DH wheels, holzfeller crank set, hayes hfx9, vice stem, fsa bar
Bottom Line:
i got mine from a friend and all i had to do was buy a new roller and bearings and it worked fine.it runs very smoothly and thankfully my chain finally stays on the rings. it sucks when your chain can fall off when you go over a curb, so having this is such an awesome addition to my bike. i got mine for dirt cheap but it is worth the $150 price tag. it even comes w/ a bash ring is is the best on the market! e-13 is the best and mrp needs to make something better because if you bash your cranks on something the "bash rings" WILL die. go for the e-13 everyone.
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Submitted by
T
a Downhiller
from Sparwood BC CANADA Date Reviewed: March 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Strengths:
Yep, it is...relatively quiet, no drag
Weaknesses:
Jams in mud
Similar Products Used:
na
Bike Setup:
bullit
Bottom Line:
Ya, it just works, no more dropped chains or ghost shifting...highly recommend on single-pivot bikes with lots of chain movement...super happy with it
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Submitted by
David Kenyon
a
from Banff, Alberta, Canada Date Reviewed: March 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Benchlands
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$180.00
Purchased At:
The Bicycle Cafe
Strengths:
Super solid, this thing will hold up to any abuse, the roller is really quiet too....I basically just forget about it.
Weaknesses:
none so far
Similar Products Used:
blackspire dual ring
Bike Setup:
'04 norco six, 05' marzochhi 66's, 2.5 maxxis minion front and high roller rear
Bottom Line:
I highly recommend this guide, compared to the blackspire...well it really doesn't. this is the best dual ring guide
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Submitted by
DEMO FORCE
a Downhiller
from San Jose, CA Date Reviewed: February 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
go-ride.com
Strengths:
Chain stays on
Bashguard won't bend
New rubber roller is quiet
Flexible adjustment (unlike LRP)
Weaknesses:
E-13 has a hard time keeping these in stock, so your LBS may have a hard time getting them.
Last time I spoke with Evil, they said they were removing the ISCG mount holes on newer models of the DRS. This would be a terrible idea as it would make it impossible to mount on the Demo 9 frame, since the BB area is so massive
Similar Products Used:
MRP LRP (not very adjustable), HEIM 3-GUIDE (very flexible)
Bike Setup:
Specialized '04 Demo 9, Fox 40 RC2, Mavic EX823 rims + Ti spokes, King front hub and headset, Hopey, 22T & 38T front ring with E-13 DRS machined to fit 38T ring, SRAM X.9 shifter and rear derailleur (Shimano front), Hayes HFX Mag 8", Nokian Gazzaloddi G 2.6", Thomson seatpost and 50mm stem, ODI ruffian grips, Crank Bros Mallet M.
Bottom Line:
This guide works GREAT, but did require some customization to fit the Demo 9 frame. I don't consider this a weakness, as the MRP LRP wouldn't have fit at all.
The DRS aluminum bracket interferes with the large BB area of the Demo 9. I had to install the BB first, then use 5 washers to space out the SRS bracket and use longer screws. This fit fine, until I swapped the rear shock position to raise the BB height. This causes interference with the chain stay and the plastic guide portion. I had to grind out a triangular wedge to allow the chain stay to clear.
I am running a XTR stainless 22T small ring and a Truvativ 38T ramped/pinned large ring. Since E-13 only makes 36T and 40T bash rings, I went with the 40T and machined it down to fit the 38T better. This gave me a little more ground clearance as well as putting the roller closer to the chain rings. Not absolutely necessary, but a nice touch. Shifting with this combo works OK, I have occasional chain suck when downshifting if not pedaling fast enough, but never a dropped or stuck chain.
I have a friend who recently purchased an LRP, and it is much harder to set up and doesn’t function as nicely as the DRS.
BTW, I am running FSA V Drive Extreme cranks and the Truvativ 128mm BB that came with the frame. I would like to try the Saint or X-type cranks, but don’t think they would fit with this guide.
After 6 months of use, I am seeing some wear on the rubber roller. This is to be expected, but I think E-13 should include a spare roller in the kit. The additional cost would be negligible. The bearings have held up fine.
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Submitted by
mel
a
from sacramento Date Reviewed: February 12, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$149.00
Purchased At:
natomas bike shop
Strengths:
super tough bashguard super quiet almost no resistance
Weaknesses:
NONE
Similar Products Used:
blackspire ds1
Bike Setup:
04 bighit expert
Bottom Line:
installing is basic and easy, it's all worth the money. had to stop the first minute of riding due to lack of noise from it.....thinkin' that it wasn't installed properly....to my surprised, its intact and functionable. incredibally impressed.....going downhill.....chain never came off.....and ohh did i say its quiet?!! most highly recommended!!buy it!!
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Submitted by
Wyrm
a Downhiller
from Utah Date Reviewed: January 12, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
go-ride.com
Strengths:
Holds the chain where you want it.
Weaknesses:
Sometimes holds the chain where you don't want it.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky 02' with 5" of travel. Sherman Slider 03' w/ 6" of travel. Hadley 108
Bottom Line:
This product rules. I have been using it for one season and it has yet to let me down. It holds the chain tight. It is very easy to install. It may need some adjusting after you install it. Be sure to not over tighten the roller, or else you will have a stiff roller that won't roll. The chain will chew through the rubber quicker if that happens.
The only problem I have had with it was a stuck chain between the chain stay and the outside of the "ring security." It happens when I am down hilling through some really bumpy stuff, stairs, rock gardens, and such, and I am in the two smallest cogs or really close to it. It only happens because my derailler can not take up the slack fast enough and gets whipped in there. I easily fix it by un-winding the spring and compressing the bike to give the chain some space to get back into position. The problem is mostly my fault since I shouldn't even be in those gears anyways. Despite the one problem I have had with it I highly recommend it.
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Submitted by
Travis Allen
a Downhiller
from Lewiston idaho Date Reviewed: December 26, 2004
Favorite Trail:
waja
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Purchased At:
buddys shop
Strengths:
Extremely easy to set up, runs almost silent with little or no chain drag. bash ring is scary tough. I like being able to have my cake and eat it to, keeping a granny gear and aa 36 th gives me the best of both worlds. The ability to climb and fly what ever it may be over, off or through i know my chain will remain in it's place.
Weaknesses:
They don,t make a tiny version for your keyring. Looks awesome
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire ds1, Love it also. It's on my other bike. NO COMPLAINTS.
Submitted by
Tigg
a Downhiller
from Glens Falls, NY, USA Date Reviewed: November 10, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$131.00
Purchased At:
Elevate Cycles
Strengths:
Bashguard is indestructable!!! Easy to install. Quiet roller.
Weaknesses:
Price.
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire Dewlie
Bike Setup:
'03 Kona Dawg
Bottom Line:
After a few rides with the DRS, I couldn't be happier! The lexan supercharger (bash guard) is super tough! One of the main advantages I noticed immediately is that with the superchager being smaller in diameter than the big-ring that was there, I have more clearance though rocks, over logs, etc. Also, it is wide, smooth and slick, allowing it to glide/slide over logs as opposed to a large ring. This give it an edge for me over some bash guards (RaceFace, Salsa) that have "teeth" that tend to dig into logs.
The chain tensioner is also great. For '04, they came out with a new, softer compound roller that is much quieter than the older models. It's pretty quiet. The step-down in the roller also allows it to shift easily from middle to granny with no problems. One thing that did surprise me was that there is no problem back peddling either which is nice. It has also cut down on the amount of chain slap, and just plain does it's job! No dropped chaing thus far...
I had Chris install this for me, but it seemed to me as long as you have the right parts and the right tools, this wouldn't be too difficult to do yourself. Make sure you pay attention to the chainline and adjust your front deraileur so it doesn't shift out past the middle ring.
This is probably the best bike investment I've made all year and I couldn't imagine riding with out one now. (Granted I never had any use for a big ring anyway).
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Submitted by
D. McNeill
a Downhiller
from Tasmania, Australia Date Reviewed: June 28, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Cyclingo
Strengths:
The bashring... it's almost indestructible. The guide looks good and runs pretty quietly with minimal drag too.
Weaknesses:
It's expensive but at this stage it looks like it will last for ages. The roller doesn't like mud at all.
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire bashrings
Bike Setup:
'04 Craftworks FRM125 with Sherman Slider
Bottom Line:
If I never rode in the mud this guide would get a 5 star rating. Once the crud gets in around the roller, it grinds to a halt. The guide still does its job, just not as smoothly.
I've only ever dropped the chain once, pedalling right after landing a big jump. Still, with no top guide you'd expect this every now and again. That's what the SRS guide is for.
The e.thirteen DRS is the best dual ring guide on the market. The initial cost is a bit frightning but you get what you pay for. The bashring survived one particularly massive 50/50 case onto solid rock with only a few minor scratches to show for it.
I'd buy another one for sure.
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Submitted by
Josh
a
from Canada Date Reviewed: February 29, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
Chain Reaction
Strengths:
does what it says on the box: allows you to run a chainguide with your front mech, granny and middle ring still in place. It works. The clear bashring included with the kit looks very cool and is practically indestructible.
Weaknesses:
noisy and overpriced. not particularly great value for the $ - bashring aside, there must be about $15 worth of aluminum & chintz plastic in the chainguide itself. Roller jams with crud too easily.
Bike Setup:
'02 Edge with Mavic D321s, Raceface cranks & BB, Marzocchi fork, Shimano mechs & discs, Diabolous bar & stem
Bottom Line:
After installation, I noticed a welcome increase in shifting accuracy and virtually no discernible drag on the pedals, as well as all the usual benefits associated with such a device. If you want to run a chainguide but keep your front derailleur and double rings, this device is going to make it possible. My biggest complaint, besides the price, is the use of a hard plastic roller rather than something quieter. Apparently the '04 model has a softer compund roller. I also found that mud and crud liked to wedge itself between the roller and the plastic spacer, immobilizing it. I am hoping that the new roller will solve this problem also. Overall, it's a simple design that works well. Awesome polycarbonate bashring.
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Submitted by
JB
a Weekend Warrior
from Sacramento, CA Date Reviewed: February 27, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$119.00
Purchased At:
Go-Ride.Com
Strengths:
Easy set up, solid bashring, great shifting.
Weaknesses:
none
Bike Setup:
'04 Foes Fly, 888R, Truvativ, Sram XO, Singletracks/Hadley, WTB, Chris King
Bottom Line:
I was running a 3 ring set up and was tired of my chain dropping to the small ring and dropping onto my cranks. I called and talked to the guys at Go-Ride and they set me up with a 36t DRS. I got it last night and it took longer to take the cranks and rings off than it did to set up the DRS.
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Submitted by
Sean
a Downhiller
from Roanoke,Va Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Mecca
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Just the Right Gear
Strengths:
The product strength is plainly, it works as advertised, a product that does exactly what it's suppose to is a good product in my book. OK OK OK it has strengths the Macralon bash plate deflects and takes some massive abuse, it's also nice rolling a steep rock and letting the bash hit and it just slides right off the rock.
Weaknesses:
umm they don't make the Evil printed Supercharger kits anymore..... It was a hair finicky to set up on a big hit, but no big deal..... not much of any weakenss's I've found yet.
Similar Products Used:
MRP
Bike Setup:
'03 Big Hit DH/888r/Pimps
Bottom Line:
Bottom Line it's the only Dual Ring System to own! If you are a person who likes to ride there big rig to the top this is for you! If you are a person who likes the reasurance of your chain never dropping to the small ring this is for you! If you are a person who likes to run 3 rings check out their 3 rings system.
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Submitted by
MrFart
a Downhiller
from Calgary, AB Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$119.00
Purchased At:
unrealcycles.com
Strengths:
Easy to set up; burly bashring; fairly quiet; lets me keep my granny; e.thirteen is one of the best companies to deal with
Weaknesses:
none really - I managed to wear the roller flat (see below)
I love this guide. My only problem was once during a particularly muddy ride, mud jammed up the roller and the chain wore a flat spot. Once I cleaned everything so the roller would actually roll again, the flat spot was bad enough that the chain would stop it and just slide. I'm not sure there's anything design-wise to stop that...just one of those things I guess. I replaced the roller, and since I usually stay off the trails when it's super muddy, I haven't had any trouble since. Top score for value - 5/5 for overall, despite one muddy ride toasting my roller.
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Submitted by
Rich (surfinguru)
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz, CA USA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Anything steep and technical!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Strong as superman.
Weaknesses:
Um? Tough to setup on some bikes. No mre Evil logo.
Similar Products Used:
Heim 3 guide
Bike Setup:
Foes Fly, Slider+, E.13 DRS
Bottom Line:
Great product that's tough as nails and works as advertised. New rollers are ultra quite. Great technical/customer support. Thanks for a wonderful product E.13!
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Submitted by
Justin
a
from Houston, Tx Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
obviously TONS of R&D, light weight, great instructions, included applications flexibility
Weaknesses:
nothing that wasnt caused by my unusual setup
Bike Setup:
'04 specialized bighit comp, saint crankset, 26t/36t
Bottom Line:
seriously a great chainguide. specialized engineers some funkiness into their factory e-type mounting, and combined with the saint crankset, the drs was harder to fit to my bike than most. it all works out though, and performs exactly as advertised. no need to "bend back" this chainguide unlike some others, due to CNC'd aluminum and makrolon construction.
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Submitted by
dan
a Downhiller
from alex Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
where does a gurilla sit
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
bti
Strengths:
it works. well. very will.
Weaknesses:
hard to setup at first. i do hit the boomarange every once in a will
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
banshee morphine for dh
Bottom Line:
if you want a dual ring giude this one will work for sure. just be careful on the setup it is a pain. but in the end worth it.
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Submitted by
Kai Harwick
a Downhiller
from Bellingham Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
SBS
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Kulshan
Strengths:
I'v never blown the roller like on some other products i'v used and the bash doesn't bend like the metal ones from other companies use.
Weaknesses:
none i have encountered
Similar Products Used:
MRP, Mr.Dirt
Bottom Line:
Buy this guide! It works better than any other guide i have used or worked on.
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Submitted by
Mike Petsche
a Downhiller
from Seattle Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Scheyler
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Direct from e13
Strengths:
What can you say? It works flawlessly. I know you aren't supposed to rave, but if I've never had a problem, how can I complain? Keeps my chain on. I've rattled this bike through some pretty rough trails. Done some decent drops..maybe 5-6 feet. I've never dropped a chain.
Weaknesses:
A little loud...but I just got my new stealth roller in the mail today, so once I install that it should be fine
Similar Products Used:
none...unless you count that little MRP roller thing. I don't even know what it was called. Came out before the LRP. It was useless.
Bike Setup:
'03 Heckler, Fox Talas, Sun Single tracks... set up for light FR rather than XC.
Bottom Line:
It's a great product. It's a great company. Engineered how things should be. A rare thing to see in the bike industry.
If you want to maintain a front derailleur, and make sure your chain doesn't fall off, install a DRS.
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Submitted by
doug quinn
a Downhiller
from malden,ma Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
any
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
cycle loft
Strengths:
no chain drag,mud doesn't clog it up like others.Best of all it is strong.
Weaknesses:
none found
Similar Products Used:
mr dirt,mrp
Bike Setup:
36 to 38 chainring for dh and riding
Bottom Line:
these are a must have ,you can grind on the things and slam stuff with no wories.My bike made it over pipes and boulders that would eat an mrp if you didn't totally bunnyhop.
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Submitted by
Randall
a Weekend Warrior
from Marblehead, MA USA Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Lynn Woods
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$145.00
Purchased At:
Local Shop
Strengths:
New roller is totally silent Basically unbreakable keeps the chain on Good for when I race, but I still have gears for when I ride in the woods really lightweight easy as pie to det up even for a non-mechanic like me, good instructions really great customer support did I say strong?!
Weaknesses:
honestly not a single one
Similar Products Used:
buddies had cheap copies, but they ditched them and got DRS guides
This is one of the best upgrades I ever made to my bike. I own a Giant AC1, and I dont know why all of these bikes dont come with a DRS guide stock! My chain would fall off all the time on my stock setup. I got the DRS after talking to a friend who had one. In almost 2 years I have never dropped a chain with it. Plus I am amazed that it has lasted for 2 years and its goin strong. Most other parts I see get thrown away after a season. I have wailed this thing into some rocks and concrete hard too and it is not even close to bent. It really is amazing to me. I got the new stealth roller last week and that thing is silent. Good work e13 guys, you make some solid products! 5 peppers for a sweet product!
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Submitted by
Marc
a Weekend Warrior
from NH Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
blue ribbon, norwich, vt
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
unrealbikes.com
Strengths:
Unbreakable bashguard, flawless shifting, never ever drops a chain. Compared to the blackspire I have theres no comparison in performance... not to mention the machine work is really nice. Great customer service too, I cased a bunnyhop onto a cement wall and jammed the boomerang into my chainstay and tire, which bent it a little (I can't believe I didn't break the whole bike)... the guys at Evil helped me out and got me rolling again within days.
Weaknesses:
None that I know of... the roller is a little exposed, but that's pretty unavoidable. It can slip down if you don't tighten your BB cups enough, but that's your own fault. It was a little loud but the new rollers solve that.
If you drop chains or need a bashring, its the best thing you can do for your bike.
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Submitted by
Phil C
a Cross Country Rider
from Windham Maine Date Reviewed: December 30, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$159.00
Purchased At:
All Speed Bikes
Strengths:
Tough, tough, tough. i've bashed this thing off everything from planters to big a@@ rocks at my local mountain and it's still lookin good.real quite
Weaknesses:
it's a little high in the price department.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
K2 brass monkey, Marzzochi Z1 Drop off 2's. Woodmen Spiky pedals. Sun Single Track rim
Bottom Line:
This guide rocks. if you have the money for it you should buy it. If you don't have the money for it you should steal it then you should buy one. I would highly recommend it for any rider; free ride, downhill, cross country, ANYHTING!
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Submitted by
Ray Akins
a Cross Country Rider
from Boeblingen, GE Date Reviewed: November 14, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$149.00
Purchased At:
go-ride
Strengths:
Keeps chain tight in both gears. No more slop, quiet, easy to install.
Weaknesses:
Make sure chain line is correct!! otherwise it may jam up when shifting
Similar Products Used:
custom home made bashguard and tensioner, MRP; both single ring setups
Bike Setup:
giant nrs with 32 22 sprockets
Bottom Line:
Works awesome at keeping chain taught, You will probably need to remove bottom bracket spacer on raceface if you dont have the chain guide mount holes on your frame. Once I fixed my chain line problem I have been completely satisfied.
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Submitted by
Hank Greene
a Downhiller
from socal Date Reviewed: July 27, 2003
Favorite Trail:
sjt to old san juan
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
this guide/guard came stock on my ironhorse sgs expert, it since has had no mechanical failure, and has withstood the harshest abuse. this thing also works on xc adventures, bulletproof glass is definatly a find. most aluminum guards would have potato chipped after half of what this thing took (with just a scratch). evil also has awesome customer service.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
mrp lrp
Bike Setup:
IH sgs expert w/ Jr.T's
Bottom Line:
AWESOME! burly, unbreakable, easy to use, easy to adjust. its also one of the cheaper guides/guards out there, so go to your lbs, give them your POS M.R.P. or mister dirt, and get one of the sucka's. definatly worth it. all the way.
peace
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Submitted by
ladge
a Downhiller
from Colorado Date Reviewed: February 21, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$179.00
Purchased At:
Evil Bikes
Strengths:
Quiet, smooth, easy to install, works well, looks good (personal preference ).
Weaknesses:
Pricey compared to other dual ring guides - however prices are falling...
Similar Products Used:
LRP, Gizmo (single ring). Also check out BlackSpire if you are in the market - they build solid components too.
Bike Setup:
Not important, but I use on a Bullit.
Bottom Line:
In my opinion, one of the best mtb products released in a while.
Chainguides take patience setting up right, especially if you aren't the best at doing it. One beer and an hour later the guide was on and running perfectly. No machining, no modifications. It just slapped right on. The guide was designed around the Bullit so it MAY be a little different setting up on other bikes. Check with the guys at Evil if you aren't sure. They have good customer service to back up their product.
If you prefer quiet bikes, this guide is the guide for you. Not only is it quiet, but it also has very low friction. I'm able to use it on my Bullit for cross country climbs without robbing too much climbing power.
The bash ring is great. Compared to my other chainguides, it resists bending and deep gouges better than the metal versions.
The chainguides I've used have all worked well. The DRS just has a couple other nice things about it that I believe make it more appealing.
I've tested this product only since mid summer last year so I can't give it any perfect scores until the long term durability issue has been addressed.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Weekend Warrior
from Boston Date Reviewed: January 4, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$110.00
Strengths:
Insane. I simply cannt find a way to break this. Bashguard could probably take a gunshot and keep ticking. I have never once, ever dropped a chain. I would say its one of the best components I have ever owned.
Weaknesses:
None other than it mankes me feel like a pansy as it shrugs off my hardest rock smashes.
Similar Products Used:
Mrp, flimsy bending P.O.S.
Bike Setup:
Evil Imperial, Fox Vanilla RLC, trailpimps, Gazzi 2.6's King hubs etc etc
Bottom Line:
Bottom line is that this is the real deal. I hit the bashguard on a concrete ledge at about 15mph. Threw me over the bars and I went back expecting a broken guard, bend rings and a trashed chain. The guard had one tiny nick where any (ANY) aluminum guard would have folded like butter. The lexan plate is 1/2" thick. If you can break that, youre a better man than I. Aaron chase rides the single ring security, but if the guard is good enough for his urban smashing, its damn good enough for mine.
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Submitted by
Skye Pilot
a Downhiller
from MAine Date Reviewed: December 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Secret
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Bicycle Bobs(portsmouth NH)
Strengths:
Bulletproof for real. This chainguide has been flawless. Big drops, downhill races, slalom races never dropped a chain. Also very good for urban. Their customer service is the best I've ever heard and believe me, I'm not easy to please.
Weaknesses:
Plastic rollers but they replaced it over night and it hasn't happened since
Similar Products Used:
Mr Dirt, Truvativ
Bottom Line:
I initially ordered a mrp(Lrp) because I hadn't heardm of Evil. It came into the shop and I took one look at it and said you can keep that flimsy-looking thing. Wayne at Bicycle Bobs told me about The AEvil and the rest is history or destiny!!This will be the only company I will trust with my chain!!!!!
$ 149.95
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