SECURITY Chainguide - The guides are offered in 4-104 and 5-110 bolt patterns for now. We are stocking 4 different size bashguards on the guides to fit different chainring sizes. The sizes are as follows:
Submitted by
jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from nashua,nh Date Reviewed: July 5, 2006
Favorite Trail:
beaver brook
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
naults
Strengths:
Work as it was designed to do good value for the money.
Weaknesses:
none i have found
Similar Products Used:
MRP
Bike Setup:
sinister R9
Bottom Line:
anyone giving this product a bad review did not have the know how to set it up properly, get a clue hammer heads!!! the bash ring is not indestructable but will hold up to just about any abuse you can give it. my gaurd spidered a little i'm not surprised from all the granite I smash into going down mountains! it does what it is intended to do save my chain ring from getting tacoed and tuskless and the chain stays puts period! bottom line if you don't know the difference from one tool to the next, bring your bike to the LBS and let some other hammer work your rig for you!!!
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Submitted by
alain c
a Downhiller
from montreal Date Reviewed: June 29, 2006
great product. Had to grind it down to fit my bike. A bit noisy but works well. chain doesn't come off. I had a MRP and the aluminum plate where are dent cause off rock. The plastic bash gard doesn't bend like the MRP aluminum one. I really like this product and don't understand the poor review above. I ride a lot and had no major problem with it.
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Submitted by
Mark
a Downhiller
from SoCal Date Reviewed: December 9, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anything with dirt
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
BeyondBikes.com
Strengths:
It looks nice on the bike and it's light...THE END!!
Weaknesses:
1) Plastic!! These parts are weak and crack easily 2) Noisy as all hell...yes, it is set up properly! 3) Plastic!!!
Similar Products Used:
MRP World Cup
Bike Setup:
04' Kona Stinky Dee-Lux, Marz' 888 RC, Race Face e-Type, Hadley Hubs/Sun Ringle Rims, Hayes HFX, Maxxis Minions
Bottom Line:
Let me start by saying that I never, ever, ever had a mechanical problem with my MRP. I had owned this bike for about 2 years now (with the MRP) and some parts were crapping out, as parts will do. The MRP was a bit tweaked from encounters with tall rocks and I was going to be replacing the BB/cranks, so I thought I would go ahead and replace the chain guide as well. Why not try something different? I see a lot of people sporting the e-13, it's is a bit cheeper , and it looks pimp... To hell with that crap! STICK WITH WHAT YOU KNOW WORKS!! I don't care what the pros ride. If they break it over the weekend or whatever, it does't matter, they get that stuff for free. We have to pay for it and $120 is still $120 if you're flushing it down the toilet! All right, the bottom line is this. The E-13's are mostly plastic; at least the movin parts that are taking the abuse . Plastic and rocks, at any speed, don't mix. It has been about two months and this junker is just falling apart. There is not one piece of plastic that isn't broken, split, or chipped in some way. And, she is loud as all hell. I don't know what they mean by silent. I never heard a peep out of the MRP, but the e-13...let's just say you don't forget that it's there. I'm not a monster (5'11/195lb) and I'm not hucking 30ft cliffs onto chunky rocks either. I ride hard, flow as best I can, and occasionally have an incident with a rock or two. In my opinion I'm not overly hard on my bike and there is no reason that this thing should be falling apart the way it is. I don't care if e-13's waranty will cover any of it, and how good/bad there customer service is. I just don't want this thing anymore, and I doubt if I can get my money back (LOL). Get this guide if: 1)You are rich and can afford to replace parts often 2)You only want to look good 3)You are concerned about weight??? 4)You only ride your bike to 7-11 for a Red Bull, and the biggest opsticle you encounter is a curb. 1 Flamin'Turd for value: $120 down the toilet 1 Flamin Turd Overall: replacing today GET AN MRP...OR SOMETHING ELSE THAT ISN'T PLASTIC
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Submitted by
Robert Rebber
a Downhiller
from Vancouver BC Canada Date Reviewed: November 26, 2005
Favorite Trail:
severed dick
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$190.00
Purchased At:
Cove Cycles
Strengths:
None. This thing has been the biggest pain since I bought it. I cannot believe that the product reviews on this site are at all reflective of people who actually ride their bikes. They look more like sales people or company flunkies writin in.
Weaknesses:
The plate bent the first ride. The chain fell off on almost every time I used it. And I say used in the past tense cause this piece of junk did not make it far. And the guys at the Cove know its' a piece of crap. They must get a super deal from the manufacturer. 'Cause that' the only reason to sell it
Similar Products Used:
I tried Black Spire and it works just fine. A bit noisy butsolid as the rocks on the trail.
Bike Setup:
Kona Stinky
Bottom Line:
Unless someone gives you this product as a gift, and that will tell you about yuor friendship, stay away from this piece of junk.
The plastic outer is heavier than a like aluminum one, and plastic is plastic. Eventually it will break.
Is there nothing less than One chili?
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Submitted by
jack
a Weekend Warrior
from syracuse, NY, USA Date Reviewed: September 26, 2005
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$175.00
Purchased At:
Advanced Cyclery
Strengths:
everything-this this is awesome. ive came down from 3 feet on a solid cement wall-didnt even flinch. never lost a chian
Weaknesses:
NONE!
Bike Setup:
cannondale chase 2, e.13
Bottom Line:
this thing is indestructable. i grind, stall, and bash this thing like crazy. barley even a mark on it.
a little pricey but definatly worth it
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Submitted by
ceder rowe
a Downhiller
from portland oregon Date Reviewed: July 22, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$129.00
Purchased At:
universal
Strengths:
This is the strongest chainguide on the market, Don't even question the strength of the lexan bashgaurd! This thing will take serious impacts, way better than any aluminum "MRP" bashgaurd on the market. And the guy who made the commit about the soft "plastic" guides for the chain, those are "Delron" and a perfect material for a chain to rub against! Not some soft rubber roller "mrp" that has to be replaced constantly! The boomarang is bomb proof, great strength. I have put some serios dents into this and it has stayed true! Friends all run this same chain guide and no one will run anything else.
Weaknesses:
This product had to be slightly modified to fit my Banshee Morphine. The bottom boomarang had to be notched to fit the frame, but there was sufficient webbing on the boomarang to make me feal confident to take the dremel to it. In defence of E-13 there might have been a issue on the ISCG mounts welded wrong from Banshee, after sending photos to Banshee they agree that they might have welded the frame wrong.
Similar Products Used:
MRP, good guide just don't hit anything! The old two bashgaurds together! Mr Dirt, POOP!
Bike Setup:
Banshee Morphine xt shifter sram 990 cassette 990 chain xtr shifter azonic riser bars weyless stem sun ryhno lite gazzalodi 2.6 front marzocci qr20 hub Brooklyn machine works seat super T FSA Mega XO cranks 3' arrow prime wide rear on double track, xt hub
Bottom Line:
When I had problems with the fitment of my chainguide, I called E-13 and recieved some of the best customer service I've encountered in the industry.Trust me if you have ever dealt with product problems, it's hard to find a company willing to actually help you! They answered all my questions about fitment issues, e-mailed me ISCG mounts blueprints, photos of a morphine with the guide mounted, and took the time to make sure this product would work for me.So bottom line is I would reccomend no other chainguide on the market!
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Submitted by
bob barkerson
a Weekend Warrior
from la, califorina, usa Date Reviewed: July 19, 2005
Favorite Trail:
powers inn canada
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Strengths:
everything
Weaknesses:
nothing
Similar Products Used:
mrp system 3
Bike Setup:
sinister frame, 66rc, truvative cranks, single track rims, kujo dh tires, and block 8 pedals
Bottom Line:
best chain guide ever. you can use it for street trails dh or any other type of riding. it can also take an impaced i've hit mine on everything from concrete to metal and their are barly any chips. as i said befor its the best chain guide ever
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Submitted by
tanner
a
from saskatoon saskatchewan canada Date Reviewed: July 14, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
looks great, does its job, and its compact
Weaknesses:
its loud, you need to break the chain in order to get it off.
Similar Products Used:
blackspire and MRP
Bike Setup:
bike doesnt matter but its the E13 STS model guide
Bottom Line:
The guy below that gave it 1 chilli must not have rode a real Srs or sts guide because first of its not a thin plastic bash guard, it almost 1/2 inch thick lexan (bullet proof glass) and even if u do hit it hard enough it doesnt shatter it just dents in.
Its by far the strongest guide on the market rite now, it will last forever and keep doing what its suposed to do.
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Submitted by
Derek
a Weekend Warrior
from Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 3, 2005
Favorite Trail:
street
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
www.bikeroom.com
Strengths:
strong, no other guide like it on the market, the took a risk using lexan and it worked. It very strong stuff. The guide plastic parts are soft, but they are located in hard to reach areas which makes the guide not get dammaged by obstacles.
Weaknesses:
Price could be lower, but then they wouldn't make profit.
When you run your gears in the highest or lowest cogs, the chain gets caught and grabs the frame, I broke a chain doing this. Therefore, don't run the highest or lowest cogs which I don't really use. You shouldn't even need to put your chain on these certain cogs because this guide is meant for FR/URBAN/MX/DH/DJ. Last time I knew, none of these categories utilizes extreme climbing. So, if you use the smallest cog, beware of the chain catch.
Similar Products Used:
boxguide generic no name guide kona bash guard alivio front derailluer deore front derailluer
Get this guide if you aren't going single speed. Therefore if you run gears, you should get it. It will inprove your performance and make you more confident. Which will make you a better rider. Installaitn id easy. Theinstructions are plain and simple. Their customer service rocks. I bought it in the 36t black format and I have an eNVy 36t ring running inside it. I have never lost a chain with this guide, and either will you!
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Submitted by
troy
a Downhiller
from maryland Date Reviewed: March 21, 2004
Favorite Trail:
snow shoe
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$135.00
Purchased At:
go-ride
Strengths:
relatively quiet and very dependable. it is almost impossible to drop a chain if the guide is properly installed. strong bashring.
Weaknesses:
the bash ring has a tendency to chip under extreme conditions. most other rings would bend or snap under normal conditions.
Similar Products Used:
truvativ mr. dirt mrp
Bike Setup:
two bikes with evil guides azonic ds-1 iron horse sgs dh pro
Bottom Line:
this is the best chain guide on the market in my opinion. everyone i know switched over after i purchased this guide. you should never look at anything else.
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Submitted by
John Pentecost
a Downhiller
from Maine Date Reviewed: September 17, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Sunday River
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Bottom Line:
Rollin- We were really sorry to read your very negative review of our chainguide, especially considering you never contacted us to give us a chance to correct the problem(s) you were having.
If you have the time, please contact us via phone or Email, and we'll do everything in our power to make you a happy customer.
Thanks, John Pentecost Business Director Evil Bikes/e13 components johnp@e13components.com 207-846-3355
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Submitted by
rollin
a Downhiller
from austin,texas Date Reviewed: September 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Widow Maker
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Strengths:
none
Weaknesses:
BASHGUARD SHATTERED IN LESS THAN 3 MONTHS! NOISY HARD PLASTIC "FLIP FLOP" ROLLER PIECE OF CRAP! ROLLER HELD IN PLACE BY THIN PLASTIC THAT BROKE EASILY!
Bike Setup:
SHOCKWAVE,MARILYN 8, ATOM LAB DHR'S, XTR
Bottom Line:
BUY THIS PRODUCT ONLY IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON RIDING YOUR BIKE. IT LOOKS MUCH BETTER THAN IT WORKS. I GAVE IT 1 CHILI BECAUSE 0 WAS NOT AN OPTION!
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Submitted by
Craig
a Downhiller
from Alaska Date Reviewed: August 20, 2003
Favorite Trail:
anything down a hill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
my secret, and it'll stay that way
Strengths:
Very easy to setup, extremely quiet, does it's job well while looking quite sexy to the ladies.
Weaknesses:
um, lemme get back to you on that one...
Similar Products Used:
MRP, Blackspire
Bike Setup:
Cove G-Spot, super-t, profile cranks, xtr drivetrain other than cranks, alex rims on hadley hubs and hayes
Bottom Line:
This guide kicks ass. The fellow below who says it sucks is a moron. If this guide is setup properly, it is the most effective and quietest guide you can buy and I'm a mechanic and see dozens of chainguides. If you want your chain to stay in place, don't hesitate to buy this guide. Otherwise, don't come to my shop to get your chainguide setup properly cause you can't follow instructions...
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Submitted by
kristian
a Downhiller
from allentown, pa Date Reviewed: August 3, 2003
Favorite Trail:
where i am
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$124.00
Purchased At:
bikeman.com
Strengths:
easy to install, light, bombproof, smooth on rollovers works flawlessly on drops, descents on ruff stuff, hard pedaling, does it all, 30 rides into it and no chain jumps or any other problems
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
mrp
Bike Setup:
hartail, 5" travel fork, 9spds, discs, a seat and handlebars and pedals
Bottom Line:
best one on the market for freeride/urban/park and whatever else, east coast freindly all the way. plus, one killer logo and company name.
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Submitted by
Evan
a
from Santa Cruz, California Date Reviewed: July 29, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Anything with flow and lots of corners.
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Idaho National Race
Strengths:
Very strong, light-weight, sick looking, very well designed, very quiet, and slippery when you bash those un-avoidable rocks.
Weaknesses:
None.
Similar Products Used:
Nothing compares.
Bike Setup:
03 Giant Team DH, 01 Boxxer(the good one), Hayes 8", Maxxis Minion 2.5's, Thomson seatpost and stem, EVIL e. 13 guide set up for a 40 tooth chainring(more clearance that way, and a bunch of other sick @$$ parts.
Bottom Line:
If you try this chainguide you will never want anything else. It will put MRP out of business because it is such an amazing product, better price, and looks killer. If you don't have one you don't know what your missing. This is the best chainguide in the world.
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Submitted by
Rob Campbell
a Downhiller
from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: July 12, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Hairway To Stevens
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$143.00
Purchased At:
Fresh air
Strengths:
Quiet, stront, simple, effective, looks bad ass.
Weaknesses:
Small ammount of chainrub in the 28 and 32T cassette chainrings
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Alex
a
from lake placid new york usa Date Reviewed: May 4, 2003
Favorite Trail:
trials
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$149.00
Purchased At:
evilbikes.com
Strengths:
everything you need for trials
Weaknesses:
it dident come with a playboy
Similar Products Used:
gizmo
Bike Setup:
norco evolve ,
Bottom Line:
the best bashring / chain setter in the indestre
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Submitted by
Gunner
a Downhiller
from Boston Date Reviewed: April 28, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Streets of Boston or Plattekill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Tough as hell, took a hammer to mine the first day i got it to see how strong it really is, didnt even dent the bashguard after hitting it 5 times!! does not drop the chain,
Weaknesses:
So damn popular that they are tough to get!!
Similar Products Used:
MRP
Bike Setup:
'03 Iron SGS PRO, 5th element rear shock, e-13 44 Special Guide
Bottom Line:
This is THE chainguide to buy hands down. id like to see someone that has cracked the bashguard Yo Dave, awesome job with the engineering of this guide, you gots yo self a winner!
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Submitted by
dv8
a Downhiller
from somerville, ma Date Reviewed: March 21, 2003
Favorite Trail:
anything shuttle
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
bikeman.com
Strengths:
it does everything that a chainguide is supposed to do - and does it good. very, very tough. looks phat. readily available in 4x104. price.
Weaknesses:
was not hand delivered by a naked blonde bomshell wearing 6" stilleto heels carrying a 4 pack of guinness.
Similar Products Used:
truvativ hussefunk - not really similar because it sucked, everything about it was horid. mrp minime - not bad but tougher to find in 4x104 and limits you to a 34t.
Bike Setup:
norco vps1 w/stratos(7.5"), jr.t, 26"f/24"r, raceface crank, grimeca disks, phat-ass e.13 guide, pro tapers, thompson post, xt trans
Bottom Line:
it works, looks good, and it will be there when you need it. it is extremely quiet compared to other guides on the market and you don't have to worry about bending cheesey little aluminum dare-i-say bash guards if you case a rock, log or jersey barrier if you come up a little short. the real bottom line : buy one
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Submitted by
Ian
a Downhiller
from Ca, USA Date Reviewed: February 11, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
bikeman.com
Strengths:
looks kool, beefy ass boomerang, spreads out weight more when u hit something w/ the bash guard, no flex, easy to adjust the rollers because u don't have to take out the bb to get to it, icgm mount included
Weaknesses:
uhhh.... u might not get the tin or the actualy "evil bikes" chainguide, but u might get the e13 (i didn't get the e13, yay)
Similar Products Used:
mrp system 1 sloalom - flimsy ass boomerang, snapped off a roller on a xc ride (how the hell did that happen?!?!?!?) and you couldn't see the spiffy AC chainring
Bike Setup:
2001 Bullit, Manitou Xvert carbon, double wide front, mavic 121 (predicessor to the 521), soon to be hayes mechanical front and back (just need the rear cable, in the mail), race face NS cranks, race face taperlock bb, titec berzerkr DH Kcx saddle, need any more info? email me
Bottom Line:
sooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome, haven't taken it on any of my usual length rides, and its a lot smoother than my mrp, despite the clicky noises, when ur riding, u don't knowtice them. i need to find some good drops for my bike now, cause bout all i can find is a 6' huck near my skool.
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Submitted by
Ralph Ciampaglia
a Downhiller
from Audubon,PA<USA Date Reviewed: December 21, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
Bikeline,Deleware
Strengths:
Solid construction,smoooooth operation.No bends,kinks,stutters,nothing!This thing is solid!
Weaknesses:
It does not come in hot pink.
Similar Products Used:
MRP,black spire,dirt works,AC.
Bike Setup:
My own bike was an older supereight with a monster t,but both have succumed to the steeps at plattekill,my poor bike. hope to be getting something in the near future,and my evil guide is going on it!
Bottom Line:
So far,the best guide i've used.Oh yeah,there are easy to install.This guide is one that will work for every level of rider.
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Submitted by
Josh Marvel
a Racer
from Henniker, NH, USA Date Reviewed: November 23, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Strengths:
Pretty easy to set up, You'll never drop a chain, doesn't derail when backpedalling, not too heavy, awesome Evil customer service
Weaknesses:
A little expensive, but that's what you pay for quality in a small production run item.
Similar Products Used:
Evil DRS
Bike Setup:
2000 FSR DH
Bottom Line:
I had a bike with no chainguide that very very rarely dropped a chain. However one of those drops was during a slalom heat and I was bumming about that. I knew if I was going to get a chainguide it would have to be one that would never ever drop a chain (anything else would be silly/a waste of money) and I think I got the right item. I can't see how the chain would ever be derailled from the front chainring. Get one!
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Submitted by
clay harper
a Racer
from sandyrock,nj,usa Date Reviewed: November 19, 2002
Favorite Trail:
fast ones with jumps
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
i'm yet to throw a chain! never even had to think twice about the reliability of this chainguide. seriously the thing has been flawless for me.
Similar Products Used:
MRP, Mr Dirt, AC, Profile
Bike Setup:
BeOne DH bike with Evil chainguide and an Ironhorse Stout with Evil Guide.
Bottom Line:
this thing is reliable, thats the bottem line. whether i'm riding street or racing dh, this guide works great.
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Submitted by
COOP
a Downhiller
from NJ Date Reviewed: November 17, 2002
Favorite Trail:
ringwood and Pkill
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
KNAPPS CYCLERY
Strengths:
its quiet and strong and light and it was enginerred very well
Weaknesses:
not to many....makes some noise in my lowest 3 but it dont bother me none....might bother some tho...
Similar Products Used:
MRP, blackspire
Bike Setup:
Bullit with EVIL chainguide
Bottom Line:
the bottem line is that this chainguide works and is not super expensive, and i like it alot..my MRP worked well, no chaindrops, but was a little nosier in the lowest of my gearing....i put that on my DJ hartail, so we;ll see how it goes....i reccomed this product to everyone, so get one
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Submitted by
Brian Piper
a Downhiller
from Foxboro MA USA Date Reviewed: November 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
NFK
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$170.00
Purchased At:
pre-order from evil
Strengths:
JUST the best guide out there... period
Weaknesses:
Noisy in some extreme gears, bottem plates dont hold up 'as well' as hoping for sprocket grinding, but 100xs better than any other guide would
THE BEST guide out there, period. I had some slight trouble setting it up at first as far as chainline goes, but thats somewhat of a problem with the 01 minute mans to begin with.
It is THE ONLY guide that will hold up to sproket grinds and pedal feebles gone wrong. The bottem plates will wear down after probably 200 times grinding on them, but thats 199 times more than any other guide will! They are superdy duper replaceable as well, and there are plans for EVEN more DURABLE metal plates in the near future. Never once lost a chain.
On my bb7, its an absolut MUST. The bike has such a low bb hieght to begin with, that when it bottems into tech chutes loaded with logs, rocks, the works, itd be just plain scary to have any other bashring on there. The plastic will slide over most anything without jamming up, and still actually work!
cant see ever using something else in my future
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Submitted by
Tom Lambert
a Downhiller
from Portland, Maine Date Reviewed: November 16, 2002
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
evil themselves
Strengths:
really easy to setup and it just works
Similar Products Used:
blackspire from back in the day
Bike Setup:
turner dhr
Bottom Line:
the chainguide is bombproof and foolproof. it stays put, doesn't drop chains and looks awesome.
manufacturing quality is excellent, i hear customer service is excellent though i haven't used it yet.
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Submitted by
Ian F
a Downhiller
from Philadelphia, PA -USA Date Reviewed: November 14, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
awesome bashring unaffected by mud
Weaknesses:
'01 model I have has sort of weak rollers. Fixed with '02 model. the boomerang fits some frames better than others.
Similar Products Used:
MRP
Bike Setup:
Intense M-1
Bottom Line:
I have what is probably the last '01 model sold in the US. It's the larger version and can take up to a 44t ring. I run a 42t. I have beat the piss out of the this guide. My M-1 is set up as low as possible and the bashring contacts the trail quite often. It has never failed due to impact. The only time it failed was on the first ride when a rock kicked up, cracked the lower roller and threw the chain. It has been flawless since being repaired.
The last guide you'll ever need.
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Submitted by
Alex
a Downhiller
from Conway, MA, USA Date Reviewed: November 13, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Unreal Cycles
Strengths:
keeps chain on. sick bash guard.
Weaknesses:
bashguard is too big, need a 36T model
Similar Products Used:
basically all.
Bike Setup:
p3, 03 DJ1 all the goods
Bottom Line:
it is the best guide money can buy.
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Submitted by
Heikki
a Racer
from Durango CO/ Lake Placid NY Date Reviewed: November 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
EVIL BIKES
Strengths:
1) IT WORKS! 2) Light 3) Strong 4) Quiet 5) Mud doesent effect performance 6) Easy to set up
Weaknesses:
NONE!
Similar Products Used:
MRP, AC, Mr Dirt
Bike Setup:
Evil Imperial, Giant DH Team
Bottom Line:
Deffinately one of the best pieces of equipment I have put on my bike. Its light, simple, and works amazingly.
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Submitted by
Lawndart
a Downhiller
from Foxboro MA Date Reviewed: November 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
it is super strong. i have a tendency to break things and this is the only thing i haven't destroyed yet. they can take some serious punishment.made of lexan.
Weaknesses:
too strong?
Similar Products Used:
MRP, Kink, S&M
Bottom Line:
Buy it well worth the money, their ten times stronger than any other guide out on the market. they aren't heavy, and are very easy to setup.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Downhiller
from evergreen park iL Date Reviewed: November 12, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Strengths:
great all around guide /great customer service
Similar Products Used:
mrp AC
Bike Setup:
Evil Imperial
Bottom Line:
works great super strong
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Submitted by
Michael
a Downhiller
from PA Date Reviewed: November 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
Direct
Strengths:
Tougher than Mr.T in his prime, quiet, doesn't get jammed in the worst conditions (yep, snow race baby!), easy to set up
the guide is just sick. My team, Bean's Bikes, ran them and did not have a single mechanical to due malfunction of the guide. This stuff is so good that my team wants to run it again for 03 season. New team name coming up, same guide though.
Michael
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Submitted by
Philip McClemens
a Downhiller
from Cranford, NJ Date Reviewed: November 11, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Unreal Cycles
Strengths:
I have never dropped a chain with this guide, it is quiet and smooth, but the best part of the guide is the bashguard. You could beat this thing with a hammer and it would be no worse for the wear.
Weaknesses:
Slight diffuculty mounting the boomerrang onto a Profile BB, had to be modified to work.
Although I never had major problems with my MRP, the bashguard on the Evil makes it a superior product to the thin aluminum plates found on the MRP.
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Submitted by
chris carleton
a Downhiller
from Paris, ME, USA Date Reviewed: November 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Sunday River
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
The e13/evil bikes SRS chainguide does a great job of keeping the chain on. I can honestly say that I've NEVER lost a chain during the entire two years I've been running it. The bashgaurd is also another key part to the chainguide; you won't find a stronger one out there. Many times I've hammered the e13/evil bashgaurd of large rocks and the blows have no effect what so ever on the gaurd. This chainguide is also one of the lightest chainguide/bashring combo guides out there (mrp, blackspire, and others). Another Plus about the SRS guide is that installation is a breeze, I put mine on with NO complications is less than 15 minutes.
Weaknesses:
None. Seriously, I can't think of one bad thing about this product.
Similar Products Used:
Mrp, Mr Dirt, Black Spire.
Bike Setup:
Turner DHR w/ Avalanche front and rear shocks.
Bottom Line:
If you want the best, strongest, lightest, and easiest to install chainguide out there, then the e13/Evil Bikes SRS guide is the one for you.
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Submitted by
Jim
a Downhiller
from Lynn, Ma Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Bow Ridge
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
www.urealcycles.com
Strengths:
Strong bash guard. Very smooth feel to the whole system. I forget it's there because It hasn't given me any problems. Good price.
Weaknesses:
so far so good. No problems to speak of. It took me some time to get it set up right (and some help from friends) but since then I haven't made any changes or adjustments to it.
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire NS-1
Bike Setup:
01 BigHit with 02 Monster T and Raceface North Shore ISIS cranks.
Bottom Line:
I ran with the blackspire for about a year and i thought that was fine until I switched to the Evil and really noticed the diffrence. The blackspire got the job done but the evil feel so much smoother and the evil has more adjustments so you can fine tune it to your crank/BB length setup to get it working perfectly.
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Submitted by
George Ryan
a Downhiller
from Long Island, NY Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Plattekill
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
from Evil/E.13
Strengths:
The Evil/E.13 chainguide keeps the chain on at all times. It runs failry quiet. The bashguard is amazing. On my DH bike, it just glides across rocks that would destroy any other chainguide. On my hardtail, it takes sprocket stalls and grinds without problem. Setup is really easy too because of the easy to understand instructions that come with it. And if you dont understand something, just call or email 'em and they'll explain it perfectly. And to top it all off, it looks RAD!
Weaknesses:
Absolutely nothing i can think of. Good stuff here.
Similar Products Used:
MRP Cannondale/CODA Bullet Bros (holy crap, it sucked)
Bike Setup:
BeOne Team DH-Manitou Dorado, Maxxis tires. Truvativ Holzfeller cranks. SRAM X.O, BeOne Extreme Dual hardtail Iron Horse prototype Sinister hardtail
Bottom Line:
The EVIL / E.TH1RT3EN chainguides are amazing. They keep the chain on the chainring, they take the abuse of downhill racing, freeriding, dirt jumping, street riding, skateparks and anything else you throw at it. And its from a great company that makes awesome products will be bigger than that other company soon.
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Submitted by
Todd S
a Downhiller
from Lawnguyland, NY, USA Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002
-Profile (2001) -Mr Dirt (1999 and 2000) -AC Pro guide (1998 and 99) -Truvativ Box
Bike Setup:
-Be One Downhill Team Pro -Dorado -Hollzfellers
Bottom Line:
A well thought out chainguide that does exactly what you want it to do - keep your chain on! I didn't lose a chain all year. The bashguard took everything I threw at it and never got bent, twisted, or destroyed. Definately a product that should be on everybody's DH or DS bike!
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Submitted by
MMike
a Downhiller
from Seattle, WA Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
I'm not at liberty to divulge
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
From Evil Bikes
Strengths:
Only good things can be said about this chain guide. It's literally bullet proof. It has taken several beating that would have destroyed an MRP. I've never dropped a chain. the guide does everything it is supposed to do.
Weaknesses:
I honestly can't think of any
Similar Products Used:
MRP WC
Bike Setup:
'02 Yeti DH-9 with Boxxer
Bottom Line:
It is impossible to go wrong with this product. You will never find better customer service. They are build by riders, who only want to make sure you get the most out of your ride. And the product design is fantastic. No regrets at all.
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Submitted by
Lugnuts
a Downhiller
from Maine Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Purchased At:
direct from evil
Strengths:
This product IS a strength. Its strong, simple, yet sophisticated and makes my bike look soooo sexy.
Weaknesses:
nada. Only weakness is that I waited this long to get one.
Similar Products Used:
MRP
Bike Setup:
Bullit built for DH.
Bottom Line:
This is the best chainguide made. Its stronger than any other design on the market. . . PERIOD. It actually sheds mud, dirt, grass, and volkswagens that get tangled in it. It doesn't ever get bent out of shape on a rock and cause damage to your drivetrain. (for all you tree huggers - it doesn't mark up the rocks or saw into logs either) Its not the loudest guide out there. Setup is cake. And, you're guaranteed to be the coolest kid on your block when you get one. Put one on your street bike and grind away my friends.
Bottom line, this is the only guide that actually makes me feel confident enough to just keep hammering through the nasty stuff. Get it and your riding will be improved.
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Submitted by
Peter Dougenik
a Downhiller
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
EvilBikes.com
Strengths:
Tuff as hell, clean looking, glides over rocks and logs, smooth quiet action, and simple to install and setup. I have given my guide a few good hits, both on the bashring and the boomerang, and it's still good as new...well, new plus a few scuffs ;)
Weaknesses:
nada, zilch, zero
Similar Products Used:
blackspire bashgaurds
Bike Setup:
02 Bullit w/02 SuperT, trailpimps, hayes hydros, and Evil Security Guide
Bottom Line:
I have run this guide in all kinds of weather from dry and dusty to deep mud and it's never let me down. I use it for DH runs, freeriding, and urban action and it kicks serious arse. that makrolon stuff is amazing, I tooled the bashring hard into a concrete ledge (i'm not that smooth) and it just scuffed and dented a little, same hit would have destroyed my blackspire bashring and the chainrings. I can backpedal in any gear without dropping a chain and the guide runs so freely that I can kick back on the pedals and the cranks'll spin around a few times.....sweet! The guys at Evil are super cool to deal with and are always at the local races doing FREE tech support, whether you have their product on your rig or not! They really stand behind their products 100% and do whatever they can to help you out if you have any problems or questions.
Top quality product, good price, great company...what else do you want???
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Submitted by
Acadian
a Downhiller
from Bay Area (California) Date Reviewed: November 8, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Anything Whistler ;o)
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Direct
Strengths:
- mounts righ onto the frame - quiet - Easy to setup - looks good - Lexan bash guard is bombproof. It simply slides over rocks - lightweight - overall piece or art! - easy to clean - MOST IMPORTANTLY..it keeps my chain on!!!
Weaknesses:
dunno if this is really a weakness, but it gets dirty quickly! Hey...I'm a clean freak ;)
I love my guide. Bent MRP plates are ot a thing of the past. Also I don't have to finagle around with the BB when you have to take the guide off. The EVIL chain guide system supports the ISCG standard, and also, the Mr. Dirt “A standard” (like on the Turner).... bolt right on and go! I've never lost a chain and the guide is fairly quiet. I've busted one lower pulley so far, but no big deal, Evil's outstanding customer service took care of me (and will also take care of you). you want the strongest, most reliable guide on the market? No doubt, the Evil/E.13 guide is for you!
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Submitted by
Garson
a Downhiller
from WEST MASS! Date Reviewed: October 15, 2002
Favorite Trail:
anything fun and fast, with no uphill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
From Evil @ Mt. Snow this year
Strengths:
Holy poop on a stick! It's light, strong as hell, cool and it works like you wouldn't believe. As my English friend says, it's the dog's bollocks! And all of the Evil guys are as cool as can be.
Weaknesses:
You're kidding, right?
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire that worked except when I actually needed it to (which means it didn't) and MRP which bends too easily, not to mention that the MRP guys are retards
Um, it's the sh*t, I don't know what else to say. If you don't have one, get one because it's better than what you currently have, I guarantee it. If you do have it, you know what I mean.
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Submitted by
jason dew
a Cross Country Rider
from ann arbor Date Reviewed: July 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
direct
Strengths:
lexan bashring. product works better than competitors. now my bike says "EVIL" on it.
Weaknesses:
slightly tricky to setup correctly, as the directions are decent but not perfect.
Bike Setup:
2002 Enduro substantially built up for dual use FR/XC. yea, i know it sounds wierd but i can only afford one bike right now.
Bottom Line:
this review is actually for the Dual Ring Security Guide. all i have to say is that this thing works as Evil describes it; check out their website. it keeps my chain on in the granny and middle rings.
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Submitted by
James
a Downhiller
from Vancouver BC Date Reviewed: June 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
www.unrealcycles.com
Strengths:
bombproof bashring, looks, ease of setup, fairly quiet
the best chainguide period. if you are racing then you'll like how it never drops a chain and if you are a freerider it perfect because the bashring is so strong
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Submitted by
Naughty
a Downhiller
from Reno Date Reviewed: April 28, 2002
Favorite Trail:
A-Line
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
From the Evil guys themselves
Strengths:
No More noise and bending or grinding metal bashrings. Super easy to install and adjust not to mention the cool tin that it comes in (to store misc parts in). IT SAYS EVIL ON IT!
Weaknesses:
are you kidding me!?!
Similar Products Used:
Mr dirt 2, Truvativ 2, MRP, Blackspire, and Redline DS
Bike Setup:
02 Bullit, handmade Super T, Sun Double wides, Hessefelts, Hayes, and Maxxis rubber
Bottom Line:
This thing is so damn good at what it was built for. The bashring is sweet for you just slide over rocks no more grinding noise. It has sealed bearings with durable rubber contacts on the chain. Strong mounting plate and a super cool company to back it up. I Agree with the fellow that said it will put MRP out-o-biz, besides they are super pricks. The guys at evil are so freakin killer, they even hooked me up with a pint glass, and I enjoyed hanging out with them at the trade show.
If you are sick of metal do the only other logical choice and go bulet proof!
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Submitted by
Loki
a Downhiller
from Oregon Date Reviewed: March 25, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Strengths:
This is the strongest, best-engineered chainguide/bashguard combo there is. Period.
Weaknesses:
None. I'm a 255 lb hard urban/downhill rider. If I can't somehow break, bend, derail, or otherwise screw up this chainguide, then it has to be quality.
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire (broke chain twice, failed to keep chain on with any regularity, finally snapped lower roller after a hard crash -- lasted 4 months) MRP World Cup (excellent engineering, never drops a chain if properly dialed -- however, it's expensive, hard to install, and the bashplates are too thin to be of much use)
Bike Setup:
Balfa Minuteman
Bottom Line:
This is the Holy Grail of chainguides. It's simple, very easy to install, and holds the chain on under even the most brutal riding possible. A winner. I'm buying a second for my Santa Cruz.
Oh yes, did I mention that the clear bashguard looks incredibly trick? :^) Highly reccommended.
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Submitted by
Brian
a Weekend Warrior
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: February 25, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Keeps the chain on the ring. Bashguard is really strong. Awesome packaging. Looks like it could fit on just about any bike. Quiet.
Weaknesses:
Hardtail riders might be limited to smaller chainrings because of the way the guide/bashguard is setup. Setup takes a while. Cool looking bashguard is only cool if you ride around in the parking lot. A bit expensive, but worth every penny so far. Hard to find when I was looking.
Similar Products Used:
Tried friend's MRP's
Bike Setup:
Planet X JFC, Fox Vanilla RL 125, Azonic Shorty/Doublewall, RF Turbine, Evil Chainguide, XT drivetrain/shifter, Rhyno/White Industries, Avid Discs.
Bottom Line:
It keeps the chain on. Ran it through a downhill course, technical, rocky, drops, jumps, it keeps the chain on. Bashguard will not bend...I got the Kamikaze version, so there's plenty bashguard to get through before it'll ever reach the chainring, or the bottom pulley. It looks damn cool after you put it on...but that kinda goes away after each run :) Very quiet. It's a good design and I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a new/replacement guide or bashguard.
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Submitted by
Michael
a Downhiller
from outside philly Date Reviewed: February 14, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$30000.00
Purchased At:
Direct-I run a shop
Strengths:
It works. Keeps the chain on. The bash ring is really a bash ring, ie it does bend. I have ridden DH on it and even done XC rides on it. Not a single problem.
Weaknesses:
Out of stock for a couple more months. I need one for my DS bike. :)
Similar Products Used:
Mr. Dirt Gizmo, MRP, Truvativ
Bike Setup:
Brand new Turner DHR, Dorado blah blah blah....Its a bike and I ride it so go ride yours.
Bottom Line:
I told my DH/DS team that I am forming they do not have a choice on what chain guide they will be running as they have to run this one. Thats how much i freakin like this guide. No faults on it. It does what Evil says it will do and thats no BS. It excels over the other guides I have used so thats why its the cats meow in my book.
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Submitted by
Ryan
a Downhiller
from A City, Oregon, USA Date Reviewed: January 31, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Urban Street Rides
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Unreal Cycles
Strengths:
-Strength -Quiet -Never drops a chain -LEXAN! -Looks sweet -People always ask me about it -Did I mention it's STRONG?!?!
After bending MRP bashrings, waking up the neighborhood on early urban rides with the Mr. Dirt, snapping a Hussefelt clean in two, and just plain not being satisfied with the Blackspire, I have found the guide for me! This thing just plain works! Very sweet guide. Easy to set up, cool looking, never drops a chain, and strong as S#!T Too bad you can't give 10,000,000,000,000 chillis!
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Submitted by
Tony
a Racer
from So Cal Date Reviewed: January 4, 2002
Favorite Trail:
any DH race
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$165.00
Purchased At:
1-800-Bikeman
Strengths:
-Really really tough, I cant bend it or break it. I no longer worry about bending my sprocket or guide and derailing/ DNF. Now I just plow through! -Slides over rocks instead of digging in like my old guide -Super quiet and efficient feeling -Beefy aluminum roller mount, strong in the right places -Sweet craftmanship -Lightweight (hey I'm a racer!)
This is the best chainguide that I have ever used. Hands down. It actually made me faster having this product because I no longer was afraid of casing stuff with my guide. I would recommend it to anyone. The metal tin that it ships in is a nice touch. I store my parts in it. Came with a bunch of extra washers and screws in case you lose parts frequently.
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Submitted by
Neil
a Downhiller
from Oz Date Reviewed: December 7, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
unrealcycles.com
Strengths:
Sooooooooooo sic. My favorite part on my bike. Absolutely bombproof, ultra quiet. These guys are gonna put MRP out of business (which is good, the guys at mountian speed are pricks)
Weaknesses:
Every body asks you about it
Similar Products Used:
MRP, AC
Bike Setup:
Super 8, Monster T, 8" Hayes, XTR, Thomson, King, the works
Bottom Line:
Great product. Works with ISCG tabs or standard flanged bb's. Extremely high quality, much more than I expected. Product works exceptionalll, very quiet through out the entire gear range, adjustable for a wide range of chainrings........I could go on and on. The best $150 I ever spent. as a bonus, the guys at Unreal cycles and Evil bikes are hella cool.
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Submitted by
ROCKAFELLA
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: December 1, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Unrealcycles.com
Strengths:
Easy to fix. Killer looks. Half an inch bashplate!!! Quiet. No irritating chain rub and the list goes on and on and on!!
Weaknesses:
Hmmmm..............the plate gets dirty? If that's even a weakness!!
Similar Products Used:
MRP System 1, Truvativ Husselfelt 1.
Bike Setup:
Norco Drop with full XTR, Halo 26/24 rims, Vanilla RC, Marz Z5(to be replaced with a Z1 or Shiver SC soon), Azonic shorty.............
Bottom Line:
A bit pricey but you're gonna love it!!! It's so quiet...... No more irritating rubbing of the chain even in the lowest gear! Keeps the chain on as well as......or even better than MRP!!! And u can actually back peddle. The guide for the rollers are super reinforced at the right places.......makes the MRP look so wimpy! And no more 'thin MRP plates' to bend!!! GET IT NOW!!!!!
Thanks to Ben from Unrealcycles!!!
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