- Indestructible, Patent Pending Impact modified Makrolon® plastic bashguard
- Extremely strong yet lightweight design refined by extensive computer Finite Element Analysis, one of the lightest chainguides that you can buy!
- Low friction/abrasion modified Makrolon® stationary upper and lower sliders make for an incredibly free-running and quiet guide system
- Sealed ball bearing lower idler pulley for smooth action, long life, and precision chain guidance
- ISCG Compatible, and A-standard compatible
- Adjustment slots for fine tuned lower idler height adjustment with ISCG frames
- Fits almost every frame made without modification
- Works with short BB spindle lengths (113mm and up) for an un-compromised chain line.
- All captive fasteners allow for one-tool, one-handed adjustment
- The innovative FIRST and ONLY chainguide to use an engineered thermoplastic bashguard
Available in 3 different size bashguards, and 3 different bolt patterns:
-Mountain-X (30T-40T) 4x104, 5x110 or 5x94 spider
-East Coast (30T-42T) 4x104, 5x110 or 5x94 spider
-44 Special (30T-44T) 4x104, 5x110 or 5x94 spider
Submitted by
Jayem
a Downhiller
from Arizona Date Reviewed: August 22, 2009
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
go-ride
Strengths:
This is for the SRS+. Doesn't drop chains. Pretty lightweight. Durable.
Weaknesses:
None, these things actually work.
Similar Products Used:
Older SRS, Mr Dirt, Box Guide
Bike Setup:
Turner Highline, 06 front triangle mated to 08 rear end. 888, 32t front ring.
Bottom Line:
I had a cheap truvativ guide, with the thought that I'd eventually replace it. It happened sooner than I thought though due to the truvativ being utter crap. Once I got the SRS+ shimmed over correctly (took 2 rides) it worked perfectly. It's been great ever since with no dropped chains.
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Submitted by
alimaclikespie
a Weekend Warrior
from Brighton UK Date Reviewed: March 18, 2009
Favorite Trail:
EP
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$95.00
Purchased At:
CRC
Strengths:
Super strong, no flex at all. Not too heavy for the strength.
Weaknesses:
bearings!!!
Similar Products Used:
Gamut P30, DMR Elite Speed Guide
Bike Setup:
2002 Turner RFX, Fox Van R, Manitou Nixon, Shimano, Sunline etc etc.
Bottom Line:
Its a very good stiff strong chainguide. If i was a racer then the weight would probably be a weakness but as im not then its not. I have had this for 3 months and have now changed to the P30. admittedly this was a pretty wet british summer but that is no excuse for me to go through !!!3 SETS OF BEARINGS!!! in as many months. none of my other bearings last such a riciulous length of time and i do take very good care of my bike. Come on e13 whats wrong with you???
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Submitted by
t.martin
a Racer
from Telluride, CO Date Reviewed: December 5, 2008
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Light weight, sheds mud, bomb proof, never fails
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
MRP, Gammut
Bike Setup:
Intense M6, fully loaded
Bottom Line:
The best all around chain guide setup on the market. The guys at e.13 really know what they are doing when it comes to keeping the drive train safe and working even after the roughest impacts. Will buy again and would recommend to anyone!
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Submitted by
Surfwax
a Racer
from Boston, MA, USA Date Reviewed: September 9, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Helltrack, Boston
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Slides over rocks, roots... anything really. The only time I've ever broken an SRS was when it was improperly installed on my bike... which happened once (came overtightened from the factory, cracked the gaurd). Comes in tons of colors these days, with plenty of variety for all your different bikes.
Weaknesses:
No 3 spd XC version.
Similar Products Used:
Truvativ box guide, MRP systems..
Bike Setup:
05 Turner DHR, evil imperial SL, Avent Arson, Spooky Junebug. They've all got e.13 on them.
Bottom Line:
There isn't a better guide on the market. Say what you want about the company, but you can't argue with the performance and quality of the product.
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Submitted by
mydrumisyourhead
a Downhiller
from Portland Maine Date Reviewed: September 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
The river trail
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Weaknesses:
Mud can get stuck in the chain ring and lock the chain. However if yo uclean your bike there will be no problems
Similar Products Used:
MRP , LG1 , Box guide.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz Chameleon used for free ride and 4X.
Bottom Line:
I will stand behind anything E13 does. As far as chain guides E13 is the only brand we sell at AllSpeed. Nothing more to say.
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Submitted by
Pip3r
a Downhiller
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: September 8, 2008
Favorite Trail:
Bromont
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Set it and forget it!
Weaknesses:
Can damage your crank tabs it is so strong. Mud can get clogged behind the bashguard and in between the chainring.
Similar Products Used:
MRP, e.13 LG1
Bike Setup:
Evil Sovereign for dirt jumping/trail riding/urban thrashing.
Bottom Line:
The SRS will outlast any other part of your bike! When properly set up, it is virtually impossible to ever lose a chain. Never have to think or worry about it, it is literally one of the only parts on any of my bikes that that can easily be said for!
If you are looking for a bit of a lighter weight system, or are running a fragile crankset, the LG-1 may be a better option.
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Submitted by
downhilryder
a Racer
from Framingham, Ma Date Reviewed: September 8, 2008
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
It is a great system, never lost a chain and comes is so sick colors
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
MRP
Bike Setup:
07 Glory White SRS with White hardware
Bottom Line:
Amazing product.. I have hit many things with the bashguard and only puts a little scratch in it. My old MRp would bent the bashguard.
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Submitted by
Lucent
a Downhiller
from Framingham, MA, USA Date Reviewed: September 8, 2008
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
The e.13 SRS chainguide does it all!! The bashguard protects your chainring like a charm, and the guide never drops your chain. What else can you ask for?
Weaknesses:
None!
Bike Setup:
Iron Horse Yakuza Type R.
Bottom Line:
THE chainguide to buy, hands down!! e.13 is a company that supports the industry, supports the local/national/global scene, and has the ingenuity and drive to design (instead of copy) new products!! **ahem**MRP**
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Submitted by
Brandon
a Downhiller
from england Date Reviewed: July 19, 2008
Favorite Trail:
aston hill dh3
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
local bike shop
Strengths:
strong, fit and forget
Weaknesses:
no so far
Bike Setup:
diamondback assault, deore hydrolics
Bottom Line:
realy simple but so effective. chain just dosnt come off, simple
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Submitted by
dalton
a
from australia Date Reviewed: September 26, 2007
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
everything!!! i installed the guide without the instructions most of they way, this was the first time i have ever put a chainguide on and i can tell you it was easy!! rubs for about a week but then it stops. seriously just put it on and forget about it. very strong chain has never come off
Weaknesses:
maybe the price, but i got mine for free brand new so im not complaining
Bike Setup:
couldnt b bothered typing it
Bottom Line:
you are silly if you buy another chainguide over this
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Submitted by
paul denyer
a Weekend Warrior
from london england Date Reviewed: April 11, 2007
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
chainreactioncycles
Strengths:
easy to fit and set up , never failed , chain's never come off , generally pretty great
Weaknesses:
none as yet after a year
Similar Products Used:
mrp which was fiddly and sold pretty quick
Bike Setup:
Rock Lobster team tig marzochi mx pro etc etc
Bottom Line:
never had to adjust this setup , always works even though I do 50 miles a week road then switch wheels for the weekend trail rides, would recommend and have just done so to a mate with a GT Ruckus who constantly has his bike upside down refitting the chain
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Submitted by
nathan bannerman
a Racer
from anacortes, wa, usa Date Reviewed: November 29, 2006
Favorite Trail:
all
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
it is burly and can take a beating, my new bottom bracket bent befor i even scratched the bashring doing sprocket stalls and grinds, its burlyer then hell!! sets up easy and dont have to touch it agian
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
mrp, doul bashring set up
Bike Setup:
05 giant stp, 04 shiver sc, trail pimps(crap), race face cranks, avid bb7 brakes, its a solid build
Bottom Line:
this thing is strong and will last whatever you can dish out!!
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Submitted by
Harry
a Racer
from Leicestershire' England Date Reviewed: November 12, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Chicksands
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$210.00
Purchased At:
Lesiure Lakes, Daventry but don't get them to fit it- I had to refit it afterwards.
Strengths:
Everything. Good for grinds, doesn't damage stuff like a meatal bash. Chain never comes off. Lightweight. easy maintanence. doesn't stop me using gears on each end of cassette. Never needs adjustment...
Weaknesses:
small stones can get stuck behind the plastic bits that are attatched to the boomerang and that the chain rubs on. Chain rubs on plastic bits occasionally. quite expensive Makes lots of nasty noises when covered in mud.
Similar Products Used:
MRP
Bike Setup:
Kona Roats Frame, Dirt Jumnper 3s, hayes HFX9, E13, dmr parts
Bottom Line:
Buy it! don't even think about an MRP! This is awesome!
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Submitted by
jake lipton
a Weekend Warrior
from newton mass usa Date Reviewed: October 18, 2006
Favorite Trail:
sk8 parks dirt jumps
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
e 13
Strengths:
every thing. I thought i cracked it once, when i looked at it, not even a dent!
Weaknesses:
pulley rubs on tire a little. If this happens to u please email me if u know how to get rid of it. thnx
Similar Products Used:
blackspire
Bike Setup:
2006 cannondale chase 2, Gold label 2 e 13 srs, single track rims
Bottom Line:
amazing product. A must buy
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Submitted by
Tyler manuel
a Downhiller
from martinez Date Reviewed: August 7, 2006
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
its awsome
Weaknesses:
nothing yetvery strong and can take anything you throw at it
Bike Setup:
iron horse sgs rock shocks boxxer race face stem fsr cranks
Bottom Line:
its the dopest chainguide i have ever used and owned
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Submitted by
Krishna
a Downhiller
from CT, USA Date Reviewed: March 1, 2006
Favorite Trail:
whistler, anywere
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$105.00
Purchased At:
Full Cycles
Strengths:
Really strong, and almost no chain rub.... WHEN INSTALLED PROPERLY. Works great so far. e.13 tech support is awsome, i had a problem, and they helped me right away!
Weaknesses:
Kinda hard to install, but not imposible at all. Price, but all chain guides are this expensive, so price is just a general weekness of all chainguides.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
2005 Yeti ASX Stock except for w.9 rear derailure and shifter + diff seat post cause of broken bolt.
Bottom Line:
Great chain guide and bash so far.
True bottom line is that e.13 takes care of their customers. I had a problem w/ the intilation and e-mailed them one evening. By the next afternoon, they were in contact w/ my LBS and had the problem fixed that afternoon.
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Submitted by
James Jordan
a Weekend Warrior
from Bonita Springs FL US of A Date Reviewed: February 20, 2006
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Bikeman; Maine
Strengths:
Does what it promises. Went on the bike in a matter of minutes, then spent the next hour and more making little tweaks.
Great company with a great attitude. 'John' at e.thirteen- thanks a million. Actually have noticible power delivery changes when 'coming on the cam'.
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Submitted by
Trevor French
a Downhiller
from Cochrane ,Alberta ,Canada Date Reviewed: February 15, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Top Gun at Fernie
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$219.00
Purchased At:
Bow cycle
Strengths:
ITs is a great product the chain has NEVER come off
Weaknesses:
NONE so far maybe a bit of chainrub
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire ns-1
Bike Setup:
@004 Specialized Bighit Expert with 66RC
Bottom Line:
BUY BUY BUY! YOU WILL LOVE IT AND YOU WILL NOT BE DISSAPOINTED
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Submitted by
T O
a Racer
from Santa Cruz, CA, USA Date Reviewed: February 14, 2006
Favorite Trail:
Demo
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Woodside Bike Shop
Strengths:
Nice design, a bit heavy, but strong.
Weaknesses:
Does not work with Shimano 2 piece BB. Simply does not fit, you must enlarge the hole in the mounting plate. Very DUMB!! Then you think, Oh well I'll scrap the idea of using the ISCG mounts and clamp it with the supplied adaptor between the BB and the frame. Nope, the threaded section of the BB will not pass through the adaptor. super DUMB. I use shimano hollowtech XT cranks.... But you will see in the reviews that the story is the same with Saint and Hone.
Also, the top guide piece hits the swing arm pivot on my bike. This is a bulky design. Not very universal. Also hits the swingarm pivot
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Prophet 4X
Bottom Line:
Cool looking, burley, but totally useless unless you want to modify this $140 POS. You would think for that much money, they could design it to work with standard shimano stuff.
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Submitted by
somebody
a Downhiller
from scotland Date Reviewed: December 23, 2005
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
CRC
Strengths:
Really really strong and beefy, no flimsy metal bash, parts are well made, customer service one of the best on the market...
Weaknesses:
Really hard to set up. Very noisy unless set up correct. Also, the distance between the chainring and the backplates is small when using a thick chainring - this results in an awful screeching noise if a little dirt gets in.
Similar Products Used:
None to be honest...
Bike Setup:
04 coiler/hayes/raceface/888's etc...
Bottom Line:
Well, its really up to you, but unless you're a pretty good mechanic the you're gonna find it a bugger to set up really well. I've tinkered to hell and back with mine and its still as noisy as hell. I found that the instructions are only any help if you have the ethirteen ring too, because the diagrams show the alignment, which is gonna be different depending on the thickness of your ring and chain...
Although, i have had it running for nearly every day, and the chain hasnt come off once - 100% truth.
My opinion is if you're a downhiller then get this, because the last thing you want in a race is the chain slipping, but if you're a freerider or 4X i would get a simpler guide like a Blackspire.
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Submitted by
sean
a Downhiller
from mansfield, ct, USA Date Reviewed: November 7, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Road to nowhere
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Direct from evil
Strengths:
It keeps the chain on it is quite unless in the extremes and the bash guard is indestructable.
Weaknesses:
Well the parts being plastic is kind of scketchy in my opinion and the bash gaurd cracked at the bolts, i would suggest using larger washers to try and prevent this. I had the chain get caught between the plate and sproket once which meant i had to take the crank off but tht was because it was adjusted wrong.
Similar Products Used:
I have an MRP but I just got it so i couldn't tell you which is better.
Bike Setup:
It was on my P.2 with a dj2, but i just put it on my stinky with a super t pro.
Bottom Line:
Basically i would suggest buying it, it work right 98% of the time but tht 2% is the biggest pain ever.
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Submitted by
op
a
from Farmington Date Reviewed: July 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
the secret one
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Berlin Bike
Strengths:
Hmmm... Everything! Put it on and forget about it. Does its job so well that you never have to tweak it.
Weaknesses:
Are you joking? None.
Similar Products Used:
lots of crap, don't make a mistake!
Bike Setup:
03 bighit expert, syncros pedals, chris king steelset
Bottom Line:
Buy this and that will be the end of the story. I mean it works really well and looks cool. No problems! That is if you are smart and put it on following the steps and using your brain. If you can't do that then you are out of luck. One more thing, it will rub for about one week. This is the chain rubbing the top slider. Don't worry and don't try fixing it. Just wait and the plastic will wear a little and there will be no more sound. This is normal.
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Submitted by
Cody Powers
a Downhiller
from Chico Date Reviewed: July 22, 2005
Favorite Trail:
boondocks, northstar
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
with bike
Strengths:
came off a ladder and landed square on the thing on some rocks - no damage whatsoever. thing kicks ass, also makes it so i can just ride up onto a bench and ding it on the way up. sweet.
plastic guard is indestructible, guide works great. protects my stupid big 42 tooth great.
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Submitted by
Spencer Wood
a
from Alamo, Calinfornia, USA Date Reviewed: July 21, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Sticks and Stones, Northstar at tahoe
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
Alamo Bikes
Strengths:
ummm the bash ring is strong?
Weaknesses:
Ok, so heres how it goes. This thing has caused me hell in the last 2 months. It had been a good product untill a few times i was riding the chain would slip into the space between the bashring and sprocket. So before i went on my Dh trip to northstar i asked mi lbs to look at it, and they said everyhitng was fine. so i rode up at northstar and i could not pedal the whole itme it was complete madness, everytime i pedaled the chain got stuck. so i had a mechanic look at it and it was fine like everyhting else on my bike, except the top portion waqs bent a tiny little bit so it would f** up mi cahin. this was a real pain, i would have to buy a whole new system now so i would have to say this product sucks!!
Similar Products Used:
mRP
Bike Setup:
Banshee Scream, drop off trip, shimano xtr, soon to be mrp, hayes 9
Bottom Line:
This thing is a waste of money and it you fall on it and bend it it pretty much screws you over. I would highly reccomend buying an mrp because it is way worht it cause this thing sucks!!!
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Submitted by
Anthony
a Downhiller
from montreal,quebec,canada Date Reviewed: July 5, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Strengths:
THERE ARE NONE besides the main part of the guide being made properly
Weaknesses:
the pulley is made of 1mm wide plastic therefore on my bike i obviously blew it up, the other parts of the guide my chain melted through the plastic and the part that holds the pulley on blew up with my pulley on an 11 foot drop. this thing sucks, well at least they chose the bearings properly. but then again a lexan bashring sounds kool. mines got 4 cracks all around the mounting holes. now i gotta custom make a new guide becasue this one is not worth getting fixed so i can just break it again
Bottom Line:
this thing sucks. save your money, the ads are all bs, its not true, lexan is heavyer then metal rings, i weighed them myself, its aroun 50 grams heavyer if u wanna be a weight geek, there weak so if your not a poser and you ride hard get yourself a metal bashring and a blackspire guide.
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Submitted by
Graham
a Downhiller
from Aberdeen Date Reviewed: June 25, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Anythin fast n' flowin...
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$190.00
Purchased At:
CRC
Strengths:
Extremely strong and durable - the longest lasting guide youll find. Mega strong bash - better than a thin disc of metal. The chain will stay where you want it - period.
Weaknesses:
Maybe a little difficult to set up, but then again all guides are like that.
Similar Products Used:
MRP's, Blackspire(nearly as good).
Bike Setup:
Cant be bothered to type it all but a DH rig anyway.
Bottom Line:
If you want to get a guide, get this one. It might not suit everyones taste with the clear bash but it can be swapped for black or red. Also, the blackspires are very nearly as good, followed by mrp's and I have to admit the blackspires do look better. However, a blackspire sometimes will let you down and definately wont last as long.
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Submitted by
duane
a Cross Country Rider
from aurora colorado Date Reviewed: May 1, 2005
Favorite Trail:
roxborough/i.c. loop
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$160.00
Purchased At:
westside cyclery
Strengths:
chain does NOT come off,EVER! lexan bashguard is indestructable.
Weaknesses:
let's all be real here, it makes noise and it causes drag,making your bike harder to pedal.
Similar Products Used:
first chainguide other than bashguards.
Bike Setup:
2004 kona coiler 9-speed with wet dream components throughout.
Bottom Line:
i got the srs after reading these reviews and i was surprised to find noise and drag when pedaling. in my 4 biggest cogs the chain rubs against the inner plate. i still hammer out 100 miles a week on my bike, and it works like it should, but i wont be surprising deer on the trail anymore due to the click-click noise while pedaling. this guide does lessen noise when jumping,however,and i am not sure why, but it seems to make my suspension perform smoother when doing jumps and drops.silly sounding,i know,but for some reason its true. this guide gets five flaming chili's for urban and jumping, but dont even think of using it on your cross country bike.
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Submitted by
Jeff Cayley
a Downhiller
from Newbury Park, CA, USA Date Reviewed: March 27, 2005
Favorite Trail:
Narliest one possible
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
pricepoint
Strengths:
Super srtong bach ring, Impossible for chain to fall off, looks tight.
Weaknesses:
Expensive but worth it, extremely hard to set up im a profesional mechanic and the firt time I put one of these on it took me 2 hours, read instructions!!!!!
Similar Products Used:
non like this.
Bike Setup:
KHS DH50 with truvativ husselfelt cranks with their thick DH ring 44t and truvative DH bb.
Bottom Line:
This thing is a wonder, I race downhill and the first race with this guide I won and it worked flawlessly and continues to. In my practice run with this on one of the links on my chain poped off but only on one side I dont know if it was the guides fault But I dont think so cuz it was a crapy chain. Hard to set up but kinda fun and you feel you've acomplished something great when done. Great guide and bash guard totally tough and if you race and want to win buy it. Simply the best ever and totaly worth the money.
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Submitted by
Jamie Fenn
a Weekend Warrior
from Aspen Date Reviewed: February 15, 2005
Favorite Trail:
...
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Ute City Cycles
Strengths:
This thing is impossible to break. I love this guide. Good for urban.
Weaknesses:
nothing really.....putting it on is hard the first time.
Similar Products Used:
Mrp.
Bike Setup:
Yeti DJ, Maxxis holy rollers, Manitou static stance maybe but right now marzocchi dj 1. Pro-taper bars, one brake, one shifter,,,,its the way to go.
Bottom Line:
This is a really good guide. I think if you use this for street its a good guide because you can beat the crap out of it and it wont break! Get this guide....never used for dhing but seems like it would be a good guide for that too.
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Submitted by
adam ahmed
a Downhiller
from malaysia Date Reviewed: February 4, 2005
Favorite Trail:
pg hill- moon gate
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
lbs
Strengths:
solid bash, chain never drops.
Weaknesses:
its scraches really bad when hitting rocks. quite a bit of drag in it,and a bit noisy.
Similar Products Used:
nothing
Bike Setup:
bullit, boxxer wc 05 dhx..
Bottom Line:
other ppl that use this chain giude hav eno problem with noise and drag. i think its my bike or i put it together wrongly... but still its a nice guide. but its not the ultimate only anymore, gamutusa make lighter guides but i am not so sure about its strenght..
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Submitted by
Mark
a Racer
from Boulder, CO 80301 Date Reviewed: January 9, 2005
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
came with bike
Strengths:
Sturdy. Bash gaurd will never break. E.13 customer support rocks when it comes to dealing with problems.
Weaknesses:
Weight. But worth it for the protection.
Similar Products Used:
MRP Mini-Me
Bike Setup:
2003 Ironhorse SGS Pro with 2004 rear link upgrade.
Bottom Line:
No suprises when riding with this. Acts the same no matter what kind of conditions it is in. Well worth the money.
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Submitted by
Max L
a Downhiller
from B, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: December 17, 2004
Favorite Trail:
The Highway
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
Santa Claus got it for me
Strengths:
Works amazingly well Bashring (Which is lexan I believe) Works good? Smells good? Tastes good?
Weaknesses:
Hard to fit with Saint Cranks, due to the beef-ee-ness of them.
Similar Products Used:
Truvativ Boxguide
Bike Setup:
Going for full Saint, only have the Cranks now. E.13 Diabolus Stem 888rt Fork Norco 2004 Aline
Bottom Line:
This is an amazing chain guide. I had debate over whether I should get MRP or E13. The bashring for the e13 is much better, but I do not know how the MRP's chain guide preformance is.
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Submitted by
Derek Manuge
a Weekend Warrior
from Elmvale, Ontario, Canada Date Reviewed: December 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Street
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$130.00
Purchased At:
Bikeroom
Strengths:
Strong, Thick, and is really easy to build (I did it in 10 mins also reading instructions). 1/2 inch lexan bash guard is super hoT!!! and strong!!!
Weaknesses:
Stripped my crank bolt when trying to take it off. set up is like evey chianguide... plastic parts are actually strong..
Similar Products Used:
cheap no name guide that was loud, and crappy fron derailluer with bach guard which would always fall off.
Bike Setup:
good stuff...hardtail pride!
Bottom Line:
Get this outsatnding chain guide... Its amazing, the bash guard fits perfectly on my hussefelts., and the guide boomerang is really strong. Thick on the bottom for the grinds and stalls. Going from 1-2mm to almost a centimeter in thickness is a difference from my old cheapguide. Totally replacable parts for cheap..Great Warranty even though your not gonna break it.
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Submitted by
Frank Cookson
a Weekend Warrior
from Old Town,Maine, U.S.A Date Reviewed: November 30, 2004
Favorite Trail:
east coast wooded trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Ski Rack Sports
Strengths:
fairly light, easy to adjust,the bash gaurd is super strong and the roller has a smooth sound
Weaknesses:
the roller gets clogged with grime sometimes, but it never failed to move
Similar Products Used:
kona ring of fire bash gaurd, but i haven't run another chainguide before
Bike Setup:
Kona scrap hardtail(soon to be Evil D.O.C.!), single track rims,maxxis tires, manitou sherman flick five inch fork with a 20mm axle, eight inch hayes brakes, wtb seat, easton ea50 handlebar, thompson downhill stem, and the rest is fsa and race face components
Bottom Line:
This is the strongest guide and combo out there, plus it's East Coast style
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Submitted by
steelduck
a Weekend Warrior
from Helsinki, Finland, Europe Date Reviewed: November 11, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Kalpalinna
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
FoxComp.fi
Strengths:
Does it's job. The Lexan bashguard is really strong.
Weaknesses:
Does not like mud. Makes a lot a grinding noise when muddy.
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire NS1
Bike Setup:
http://www.steelduck.com/public/heckler/index.htm
Bottom Line:
This is an excellent chainguide if you do not ride in muddy conditions. It works OK in mud, but makes a lot of ugly griding noise.
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Submitted by
EG
a Weekend Warrior
from PORTLAND,OREGON-USA Date Reviewed: November 4, 2004
Favorite Trail:
its trials, not trails
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
adrenaline bikes
Strengths:
Its been awhile since my last review so I thought I might add some food for thought. 1/2" BULLETPROOF GLASS, lets think about that one for a second........An upper stop plate and a lower guide pulley, hmmm, I wonder if this thing is strong? Well let me be the first to tell you that is so strong that after a serious BASH it wasnt even phased.
Weaknesses:
Installing this thing can be a nightmare; luckily I know what Im doing and have fun doing things that are new to me. THERE ARE NO OTHER PROBLEMS AS FAR AS I KNOW!
Similar Products Used:
MRP-who?, Mr. Crud, Bullet Bros., A.C., other weird options
This chainguide is truly the "Kryptonite that killed Superman's flow". I have nothing more to say about a guide/guard that has been flawless in design and follow through.
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Submitted by
Jason
a Downhiller
from australia Date Reviewed: September 2, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
light cheap strong
Weaknesses:
It is a bugger to get set up right. It all works fine if you ignore the instructions and do it the way it lokks like it should be done.
Will not fit or go anywhere near fitting with a shimano saint crank.
Similar Products Used:
MRP , Black spire. choping board.
Bike Setup:
Santa Cruz V10 with full 05 saint. (had to butcher guard and crank to make it work) and 888
Bottom Line:
Don't get one if you use saint or hone or even new XT. Great product. Just needs to be made to fit the new standard cranks and BB's.
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Submitted by
Russ
a Downhiller
from san jose Date Reviewed: July 1, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
bikeman
Strengths:
I love this chainguide. I love e13's customer service. Can't say enough about their product, they took care of me in 2 days when I called them about a faulty bearing and cracked roller, I wish all companies had customer service like them. The product works flawlessly when set up properly, just take the time to read the instructions and do it right.
Weaknesses:
don't think so
Bike Setup:
disco with lots of goodies
Bottom Line:
there's a good reason why everybody gives them five flamin' poops now, isn't there?
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Submitted by
alex
a
from benicia Date Reviewed: April 22, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$110.00
Strengths:
unbreckable droped it off my van and landed on the bashgard with no damage to ANYTHING.
Weaknesses:
N/A
Similar Products Used:
mrp blackspire gizmo
Bike Setup:
bighit carbonfiber x-vert
Bottom Line:
best chainguide/bashgard system out there
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Submitted by
Dan Bischoff
a
from Chelmsford Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
direct
Strengths:
Strong Smooth Light Quiet
Weaknesses:
I had to clean the roller once...
Similar Products Used:
OEM guide on older bike
Bike Setup:
Evil Imperial
Bottom Line:
First off, the guys at Evil/e.13 are top notch, they are the best of the best!
I purchased this guide to replace a poorly working OEM guide I had on an older bike, and because I had bent my ring and needed some sort of bashguard.
Installation was extremely easy and did not take long at all. If you need any help, you can email tech support, and usually get a reply within half an hour.
The guide preformed flawlessly. One less thing to worry about on your bike. No chain-suck, dropped chains, broken chains, anything at all.
I later on purchased an Evil Imperial(which I also love)and put the guide on that. Still perfect preformance.
The bashguard is just about the strongest thing on the planet. It will take and devour anything you feed it.
It is very low maintenance and just needs a good cleaning every once in a while like every other part on a bike.
I would recommend this product to anyone and everyone that rides a bike.
EXCELLENT!
-dAn
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Submitted by
Josh
a Downhiller
from Henniker, NH, USA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
bikeman.com
Strengths:
-lightweight -doesn't drop chains when setup properly -excellent bashboard -fairly quiet -great customer service
Weaknesses:
-sensitive to setup
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Specialised FSR DH
Bottom Line:
Once you get it setup properly it stays that way and your chain dropping problems are done! The only problems I had were when the little plastic rollers cracked on me during installation. Evil informed me that they had a few bad batches of plastics but they sent me two new sets free of charge that arrived at my door in 2 days. These are the best guides, hands down.
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Submitted by
Luke
a Downhiller
from Georgetown, MA USA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
turnbull
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
little to no drag, strong as hell, NEVER DROPPED A CHAIN, backpedals without dropping a chain
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
MRP, Mr Dirt, AC
Bike Setup:
Orange 222, Boxxer, truvativ cranks, Evil/E13 guide, Atomlab DHRs on hadley hubs, hayes brakes, easton bars
Bottom Line:
Best guide i have ever used. i have the srs and the srs street guide, love em both.i've used MRP, Mr Dirt and an AC guide before. The E13 is just the best out there hands down. I've never had it drop a chain like the other 3 (MRP being the worst)the thing has almost no drag if any and the bashring has been smashed against everything from here to California up to Canada and back and it still is perfect. i can't say the same for my MRP or Gizmo plates. Setup is easy and even if u have a problem the guys at Evil/e13 r awesome and will help u out and get it fixed. best guide out there hands down. put it on and forget about it cause u won't have any problems, ever.
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Submitted by
Tom
a Downhiller
from Seattle, WA, USA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
S. Seatac for now
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Unreal Cycles
Strengths:
Super easy set up, quiet, reliable (never once lost my chain), looks sweet too!
Weaknesses:
None in the two + years I've used it on many different bikes.
Similar Products Used:
Mr Dirt, MRP
Bike Setup:
Bullit, S8, Transition DirtBag, a few hardtails
Bottom Line:
The bottom line is that this is the best chainguide out there. I've used and set up others, but none were as easy as the E13. It's quiet, easy to adjust for different rings, comes in all the different configurations you'll need, and worth every penny!
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Submitted by
Noah Crary
a Downhiller
from Santa Barbara Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The chain stays on ;) No instead of hanging up on rocks the bash guard slides on them. The thing is very strong and won't bend. Easy setup, very tough construction, awesome support.
Weaknesses:
Its a little louder than the MRP, but does not cause any drag.
Similar Products Used:
MRP sys 1& 2 Black Spire and AC
Bike Setup:
Intense M1 with '03 Super T
Bottom Line:
Best guide I've used, no lie.
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Submitted by
Luc Albert
a Downhiller
from Milpitas, CA Date Reviewed: February 24, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Any Whistler run!!!
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
Direct from E13components
Strengths:
- Hey...it keeps my chain on!!!
- Strong
- Easy to setup
- problem free
- Looks great
- Drag free
- Bashguard slides over rock, doesn't bite like other Alu
- Black Bashguard!! drool!!
- GREAT Customer service to back it up!!
- Comes with cool stickers ;o)
Weaknesses:
- cracked a few 2001(2) rollers...but the new 2003's are thicker and stronger!! Problem solved!!
- the first bolt set I had with my guide (again in 2001) were rusting as hell!! But now the guide comes with nice stainless Steel bolts...again problem solved!!
Similar Products Used:
MRP
Bike Setup:
2004 Turner DHR
Rock Shox Boxxer
Middleburn Cranks
Michelin Tires
SRAM drivetrain
Hope brakes
Bottom Line:
Pros run it...so should you! ;o) Nahh seriously, if you are looking for a solid, problem free chainguide you need to get an E13! Plus the guys at e13 are top notch and will take care of you pronto if there is a problem. They are also at most races, which is a plus for you racers out there.
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Submitted by
Miko Beaudry
a Racer
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Dirt Merchant, Whistler
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
eBay
Strengths:
Really easy to setup with the included instructions. Very very quiet, seems to hold a chain perfectly. Awesome customer service, see why below...
Weaknesses:
Bitter-sweet: the plastic parts are light and cheap to replace but they brake easily if you tend to overtighten the screws. That was my fault though, John @ E13 got me out a parts tree really fast and without hassle. Thanks again!
I used to be an avid MRP supporter but E13/Evil has made a better product for cheaper, and it's lighter. What are you waiting for?!?
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Submitted by
Jay Seiter
a Downhiller
from Boston, MA Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$150.00
Purchased At:
driect from evil
Strengths:
does not drop the chain, can take any amount of abuse you want to give it, quiet, minimal resistance, bashguard slides like butter, looks great, evil backs their products 100%
Weaknesses:
Have cracked a few rollers but guide still worked, and received replacements a couple days later from evil
Similar Products Used:
MRP system 1
Bike Setup:
Used on BB7 and minuteman
Bottom Line:
Best chainguide on the market. I have one on my DH bike and on my hardtail for the past 2 years and they have been flawless!!!! Do not consider any other chainguide.
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Submitted by
dexter levandoski
a Racer
from denver, co, usa Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
snowmass
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
direct from evil/ team
Strengths:
bashgaurd mudsheding strength of whole system great for dh, mtnx, street, whatever quick sliding bash guard works with every frame iv installed one on all parts interchangable indestructable silent drag free andrun by cool people
if you want the best guard on the market for anything this is it nothing even comes close in any category to the performance of the evil/ e thirteen guide. you wont be dissappointed. iv ownder 5 of them now going on 8 and have had no problems with any of them, i actually still have the original one sitting in my room, go figure ready to be ridden.
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Submitted by
Mike Petsche
a Downhiller
from Seattle Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Schleyer
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
direct from evil
Strengths:
Works perfectly. The one and only time I dropped my chain was because my crank bolt had come loose and my crank arm had pulled away from my bottom bracket. So you can't really say that's the guide's fault.
It's light, it's tough. It's easy to set up. It works.
Weaknesses:
Way back the rollers were cracking. I broke a few in 2002. They have since changed the plastic that they make the rollers out of and now they hang together just fine.
Similar Products Used:
MRP, Profile.
Bike Setup:
Yeti DH9. Boxxer, Mavic 321, XTR cranks....basically as racy as I can get it...
Bottom Line:
E13/Evil is a great bunch of guys. If by some freak of nature, you have a problem, they will take care of you pronto. The guide works perfectly. If it's good enough for Cedric Gracia and Nathan Rennie...it's good enough for me.
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Submitted by
Ben
a Weekend Warrior
from Lafayette, CA Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$100.00
Purchased At:
shop w/ employee discount : )
Strengths:
Quiet, smooth, easy installation, chain never falls off.
Weaknesses:
nope.
Similar Products Used:
Mr. Dirt Gizmo, MRP
Bike Setup:
Planet X Jack Flash RAD w/ Fox Vanilla, E.13 SRS, Singletracks, yadda yadda yadda
Bottom Line:
Sweet chainguide. Affordable, functional, and simple. Buy it.
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Submitted by
Tim
a Downhiller
from Kentucky,USA Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
bikehell.com
Strengths:
This thing is bombproof ! Much better than the Blackspire I have used.Set it up and you're done,forget about it and ride.If John and Dave made it you know you have a quality product.
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire
Bike Setup:
Evil Imperial/Breakout/Dee-Max's/Hope M4's
Bottom Line:
If you want a chainguide that won't give you any problems this is it.If you downhill or free ride this is the chain guide for you.
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Submitted by
Greg Babiak
a Downhiller
from Toronto, Canada Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Blue
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
The Bike Zone
Strengths:
Super tough bashring (which slides over rocks BTW), super tough boomerang, never ONCE dropped a chain. Awesome tech support.
Weaknesses:
Uhhh... weight maybe? It's about the same as a compareable size MRP...
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire, MRP, MR DIRT, AC, 24,
Bike Setup:
Turner DHR, DH3, 521's, highrollers etc.
Bottom Line:
Best chainguide made period. Never once dropped a chain with both chainguides ( a STS on the hardtail or a SRS on the fully), only made a tonne of grinding noises when it came loose once, a few taps with a stick to knock it back in to place got me riding again (this does not happen with ISCG mounts btw). It's VERY quiet, so i guess it's only weakness is that if you want your bike to sound like a motorcycle you're gonna have to put a bottle on your tire or cards in your spokes, cause this thing purrs like a cat. There are NO chainguide i can suggest ahead of this, especially if you have a V10, because we've found this is the only chainguide that works well on them.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Downhiller
from Phoenix, AZ - USA Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
The e.thirteen SRS was super easy to install on both my Giant DH Team and Azonic Evolution. Setup is a no brainer, just bolt the parts together. In and out adjustment of the boomerang is easily accomplished by using washers that are provided in the kit. However, I did not need to use any washers on either of my bikes, the default spacing was perfect. The attachment holes in the boomerang are slotted which makes for easy rotation adjustment of the boomerang without having to loosen the bottom bracket cup (although you will have to remove the crank arm for access to the screws). The bashguard is bulletproof (literally, I think). You can smash it on all the rocks you want, grind it doing sprocket stalls, even hit it with a hammer (as e.thirteen mastermind Dave Weagle does at trade shows), it will not break. As for performance, its primary purpose it to keep your chain on the sprocket, and that is exactly what it does flawlessly. I can't even recall how many times I have lost my chain when I used an MRP, sometimes getting it stuck between the sprocket and inner plate. That has yet to happen with the SRS, in fact I have never even come close to dropping a chain. Besides everything else, they look super cool. For 2004 you can also buy aftermarket bashguards in different colors to spice up the look even more!
Weaknesses:
Despite its flawless performance and great looks, there are a few improvements that can be made. The pullies and associated attachment parts are plastic and come in a tree assembly. Just like a model airplane, you remove each part by twisting back and forth until the attaching twig breaks. Then you need to use an exacto knife (or similar cutting tool) to remove the leftover edges. Some of these are difficult to access and removing them is a tedious process. During assembly of the chainguide, as clearly indicated in the instructions, you MUST NOT OVERTIGHTEN THE BOLTS! The plastic parts that attach the pullies WILL BREAK, if you overtighten. The nuts are self-locking so there is really no need to overtighten the bolts, but there are always those overcautious people who tighten the heck out of everything and they will be sorry when they hear the *SNAP* of the plastic breaking. On the positive side, the plastic parts are lightweight and undoubtedly cheap to fabricate. They won't cause a problem as long as you install them properly.
You will not find a more reliable chainguide on the market. The e.thirteen SRS is versatile, bulletproof, and a great deal at $149.95. I suggest you get one for each of your gravity bikes.
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Submitted by
Earth Mover
a Downhiller
from Coupeville Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Dirt Merchant
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$120.00
Purchased At:
Half Link Bicycle Shop
Strengths:
Easy set up, set and forget maintainance. Bashgaurd is burly, taken many hits without complaint (I need a new spider, however). Have not dropped a chain with this guide...EVER!!
Weaknesses:
I'd like to see stainless hardware, mine has rusted a bit. It'd be nice if I could set it up just a bit closer to the frame, as my chainline isn't quite perfect.
Similar Products Used:
AC, Truvativ
Bike Setup:
Subterranean DH, 888R, Hope brakes and hubs...love that thing!
Bottom Line:
The only option these days, I wish all componants were this bomb-proof yet cost effective. Thanks guys!
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Submitted by
Marc
a Downhiller
from NH Date Reviewed: February 23, 2004
Favorite Trail:
blue ribbon, norwich, vt
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
go-ride.com
Strengths:
I bought the DRS after using this product, I was so impressed. I've 50/50'd this guard into ski hillwater pipes at race speeds and nothing happens. I've never lost a chain, and the bike shifts in all 9 gears. What more could I want.
Weaknesses:
I cracked the roller and the slider with my own ham-fisted mech-ing. As always, Evil got me spare parts right away, and has redesigned to prevent that from happening on the new ones.
Similar Products Used:
Only DH guide I've ever owned. Don't see a need to try anything else.
It works, and is strong enough you'll change your style f riding once you realize you can stop worrying about your chainrings.
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Submitted by
Joel
a
from Granite Bay, CA, USA Date Reviewed: January 24, 2004
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Bikeman.com
Strengths:
big, thick, light, and easy to install.
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
none, this is my first bash guard.
Bike Setup:
Specialized P2, E-thirteen 40T Bash guard, and saving for a Manitou Sherman Flick
Bottom Line:
I like this bash guard so far. Its a cheap buy and it wont bend out of shape like aluminium guards. it looks pretty sweet to. i recommend this guard to anyone looking for a good deal that will last a long time.
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Submitted by
Max
a Downhiller
from Santa Cruz Date Reviewed: January 6, 2004
Favorite Trail:
the ones with the big jumps
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Another Bike Shop Sick Store!
Strengths:
Beefy as f*ck wont breaklooks sick makes bike pedal better? damn heavy(wont break)
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
truvatiz box guide(sh*t) mrp
Bike Setup:
doesnt matter
Bottom Line:
this is just the review for the super charger bash gaurd. It feels so solid and durable underpressure. Slammed into tons of stuff and it runs without a hitch. I've tried to hurt it to see if anything would happen but i think i would break before this thing
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Submitted by
Eric Rider
a Weekend Warrior
from Portland, Oregon, USA Date Reviewed: December 16, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Is somewhere you can't find
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$125.00
Purchased At:
Adrenaline Bikes (adrenalinebikes.com)
Strengths:
This guide continues to do what it was intended to do.... keep the chain on the chainring at ALL times regardless of the situation.
Weaknesses:
The only "weakness" is the tendency for the chain to drag ever so slightly on the upper plate and that could be due to my frame design and/or the inexperience installing SERIOUS chainguides. I am also concerned with the durability of LEXAN, as the outer plate/bash guard is made of it.
Similar Products Used:
Mr.Crud, MRP Crosspeed 1, MRP Crosspeed 2, A.C. Upper Pro, Bullet Bros. T-2, not to mention combinations of all of them and various homemade gimicks....
Bike Setup:
URBAN/FR/MILD DH***K2 EVO 3.0(coil 5")Marzocchi Z-1 CR(coil 4")ALL THE GOODIES...raceface-azonic-wtb-arrow-odi-answer-kooka-grimeca-vuelta-dt-chrisking-canecreek-evil-shimano-lizardskins-velox-sun*ringle-salsa-realdesigns-ETC>>>>>>>>>
Bottom Line:
For the past 6 years I've fooled around with a lot of different chainguides and tensioners. In that time I have never been more satisfied with ingenius products than I am now. My chain stays on no matter what I'm doing, or where I'm doing it. I'm sure better products exist, but I am very pleased with the results of this EVIL chainguide....NUFF SAID!!!
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Submitted by
alex
a Downhiller
from benicia Date Reviewed: July 29, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$119.00
Strengths:
strong as f!*k droped off a 12' ledge and landed right on it still works fine
Weaknesses:
haha funny
Similar Products Used:
mrp
Bike Setup:
big hit,super-t, halo rim
Bottom Line:
this is the sh!t stronger, lighter, and smother than anything i've seen or used
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Submitted by
alex
a
from dorset, england Date Reviewed: July 1, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$119.00
Purchased At:
unrealcycles.com
Strengths:
bomb proof, looks sweet and is better than anything else!
Weaknesses:
some minor niggles with using 3peice cranks(i got profiles), the bashring is soooo thick the crank arm needs to be spaced further away from the spider.
Similar Products Used:
MRP, MRP copies(!!!!!), Blacspire, Arial and DMR
Bike Setup:
2003 Evil bikes Imperial frame (in black), with profiles, hope e4's, bulbs on d321, DMR V12's, 2002 DJ1, street SRS guide, hope headset, 24 seven bars, DNA rhino stem, XT.
Bottom Line:
I do pretty much everything on this bike, trials to DH. This guide fits into every situation. Its strong as hell, evan the lower idler can take the knocks! on my first ride with the SRS, i flew down walls (grinding) and went much further than with my metal bashring. Its also more stable when balanceing on the ring cos its thicker. Its also smooooth and pretty quiet.
So if you want the best bashring out there, buy it now!
Oh and not for the weight consious gayboy riders!
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Submitted by
Mike
a Downhiller
from Phillipsburg, NJ Date Reviewed: June 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
Cycle Funattic
Strengths:
It was extremely easy to set up. The bash ring is unbreakable. Simple design. The smoothest guide I have ever ridden.
This is the best chainguide I have ever seen. I was uneasy about the plastic bash ring at first, but after casing it a few times on some walls and ledges I found it to be very tough. I will not break it anytime soon. The best thing is that the bash ring will not bend out of alinment, so your chainline will never be compromised. It was a sinch to set up too. My friends all have different chainguides and after rideing those guides and then mine, I found the E. Thirteen to be the smoothest. Go buy this guide now!!
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Submitted by
Vilen
a Downhiller
from Boston, MA, USA Date Reviewed: April 15, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$140.00
Purchased At:
Bike Shop
Strengths:
Great performance, so far flawlessly. Easy to mount and easy to work with.
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Blackspire Dual Slalom
Bike Setup:
Intense M1, Shiver, Stratos El Jefe....
Bottom Line:
Go for it. If you are into a freeride stuff this is the chainguide for you. If you race only u would probably want to go for MRP. Otherwise this is the best chainguide i have used and seeing on other bikes. The Bashring is awesome, just like the well thought out design of the whole setup.
This guys really made this guide for better riding, and not for teaching you how to put your chain on the ring everytime you hit something (my experience with Blackspire) If you wanna forget about falling chain this is the guide to look for!
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