Submitted by
aa240sx
a Weekend Warrior
from Carlsbad, CA
Date Reviewed: May 12, 2011
Strengths: simple, easy to setup, uncomplicated
Weaknesses: should prevent chain derailments, but not as thoroughly as a closed cage design like Paul's or MRP.
Bottom Line:
Works great and easy to use. Not really too much to add to the very useful and accurate reviews below. What I would like to say is name a bike company out there that will let you 'try before you buy'. Ordered this directly from N-Gear. Received it and rode around for about 2 weeks to make sure I liked it. Sent payment. Wish more bike manufacturers could be set up this way.
Submitted by
skotbb
a Weekend Warrior
from olympia, wa
Date Reviewed: August 31, 2010
Strengths: small,easy setup, keeps my chain on, and the price
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
every time i rode this year, i wojld drop my chain atleast a couple times. were'nt to many options that would let me keep my bashgaurd. after reading a few reviews, i decided to get one. no problems since.
Similar Products Used: black little nubby thing that does not reach the middle ring on a 1x9 setup
Bike Setup: Redline d460 1x9
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Submitted by
augustiner
a Cross Country Rider
from Charlotte NC
Date Reviewed: February 22, 2010
Strengths: simple to setup, dirt cheap, great customer service
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
If you're running a single speed, 1 x 9, or have a problem with chronic chain drop, pick one up. Super cheap, very effective...used them on a few different bikes I've built.
Similar Products Used: no need, havent tried any other products cuz for 12 bucks, why bother?
Bike Setup: Santa Cruz Superlight...Cannondale Gemini..random other projects
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Submitted by
gijoetx
a Cross Country Rider
from Minot, ND, USA
Date Reviewed: September 18, 2008
Strengths: Simple, easy to install, and adds almost no weight
Weaknesses: when it lets the chain drop, it is a pain in the ace. But it only happens every so often.
Bottom Line:
It works for the most part. I mean there have been several times where I thought the chain would suicide drop on me and the jumpstop kept it in place. But on that same token, there are times when it does suicide drop on me and I just didn't see why it should have. For ten dollars it was definetly worth it. Atleast until you can afford something better.
Bike Setup: Hardrock 08, 8-speed, six inches off the seatpost,avid bb7 front brake, and DK iron cross pedals.
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Submitted by
tcook
a Cross Country Rider
from Hollister
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2008
Strengths: Lightweight, reliable, service
Weaknesses: none
Bottom Line:
Nick is an awesome guy with a great product and an unbelievable price and service. He has a flexible mount (VHB) for use with carbon fiber frames. If you follow his instructions and have some mechanical ability, this product WILL WORK FLAWLESSLY for most xc riders. I run 1x9 and my chains stay on 30+ mph with a fair amount of hard-tail chatter. You need to remember to shorten your chain to increase tension. Thanks NGear keep up the great job!
Strengths: Works reliably, easy set up, good instructions, durable so far, lightweight, cheap
Weaknesses: Zero
Bottom Line:
When I set up my first 1x8 system I didn't use any sort of chain retention at the front - then I threw the chain a couple times in bumpy sections of trail. Improvised a non-cabled old Alivio 7 speed front derailleur which worked bloody well keeping the chain on the ring but man was that sucker ugly. Got wis & did what we all should do with 1x8 and 1x9s - bash ring on the outside and N-Gear on the inside.
The N-Gear is a remarkable product from a guy who had a good idea, engineered it right and then sold it real cheap. Couldn't be easier to install with his clear instructions and I reckon that strap is way strong - fitted on different bikes I've never lost a chain or had the N-Gear move.
Way I look at it he should change his marketing a little to emphasise use of N-Gear in these single ring/geared rear set-ups - there seem to be quite a few experienced riders doing this.
Five fiery things for a product that solves a problem simply and reliably. Should get a chilli bonfire for value.
Excellent product at an excellent price. Only downfall I can see is the mounting bracket is made out of plastic, but that has not gave me any problems yet, so I can't complain.
N Gear customer service is awesome, they answered all my questions fast and thoroughly. And they let you try the product before you pay for it, so If you don't like it, just send it back, no hassle.
Bike Setup: 04 Haro Escape 8.1, 1x9, XT, RhynoLites, BB7's.
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Submitted by
Todd
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego CA
Date Reviewed: January 9, 2006
Strengths: Simplicity, Light weight, Durability
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
I converted my bike to a single speed and kept dropping the chain. Now it never falls off. I have since changed my bike to a 1 X 8 speed. I NEVER lose the chain. This thing works.
Bike Setup: '06 Stumpjumper, Mars C, XT everywhere, Jumpstop, BBG bashguard
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Submitted by
Sebastian
a Weekend Warrior
from Austin, TX, USA
Date Reviewed: November 17, 2005
Strengths: Stops overshifting, period. Easy to adjust. Well designed. Resists corrosion. Protects the beautiful paint job on my road bike from chain damage. Amazing warranty - if it every fails, they replace it or give your your money back. I love that.
Weaknesses: I didn't have it adjusted right, and the chain slipped past and was hard to get back. That was my fault -- once I adjusted it correctly, I have never had another over-shift.
Bottom Line:
This is one of the best products you can buy for 10 bucks.
Similar Products Used: Third-Eye Chain Watcher (which really, really sucked)
Bike Setup: Road and mountain bikes both.
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Submitted by
Pawel
a Cross Country Rider
from Okemos, Michigan, USA
Date Reviewed: April 28, 2005
Strengths: **Significantly** reduces the frequency of chain jumps.
Weaknesses: Plastic mounting with a thumb-screw is rather flimsy. The protective plate may be pushed or bent. On occasions the chain still jumps and gets locked under the Jump-Stop plate. Pulling the chain out usually bends a link or two!
Bottom Line:
Works but there is room for improvement. Will keep looking for a better product.
Bike Setup: Hybrid Trek 730 with a rather range of rings (22-44) and cogs (11-34), making occasionally the chain lose and susceptible to jumping. Bottom bracket is w/o flanges, so I cannot try the AJS FrameGuard.
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Submitted by
Tony
a Weekend Warrior
from Wiltshire, UK
Date Reviewed: April 9, 2005
Strengths: Light, unobtrusive, effective, simple to fit & use. Beautifully designed. It works really, really well - I don't bother setting the inner adjustment screw on my derailleur anymore - this does the job, only much better.
I fitted a more modern front derailleur recently which had a much bigger cage, and all I had to do was lower the Jump Stop a couple of mm, and it continues to work just fine.
Nick at N-gear was *very helpful*. You won't find better service anywhere.
Weaknesses: None found so far.
Bottom Line:
It just works, great. It proved to have a greater impact on my front shifts than: 1. upgrading my front derailleur 2. fitting an anti-chain suck plate (chain suck is clearly much less common that throwing the chain off the top in a down-shift.)
I no longer have to brace myself everytime I down shift - fantastic.
Similar Products Used: Tektro Anti-Chain Suck Device...although as Nick rightly pointed out - this is to address a completely different chain issue (which in my recent experience is clearly a less common problem than derailment during down shifts).
Bike Setup: Cannondale SM700 (c. 1991), Shimano LX & DX (& now XT front derailleur). Early road/triathlon grip shift for front shifts.
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Submitted by
Judith Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from Olympia,. WA
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2005
Strengths: Elegant and simple design, quality construction, effortless installation.
Weaknesses: none apparent
Bottom Line:
The bike has always dropped the chain off of the chainring when riding uphill on the 39-27, no matter how the derailleur was set. The chainline is within specs. This seemed like an inexpensive solution, rather than replacing the bottom bracket and cranks, and it works perfectly.
The customer service and speed of delivery is UNMATCHED! Nick is a top notch fella who is concerned with the customer's satisfaction. There was a slight question with the mounting capabilities as per the website's description. Nick assured me that there would be no problems, and he was right. A beautifully simple product that has me no longer worrying about needless derailments with my 1x8 speed setup. I'd give this 10 chilis if I could.
Submitted by
Gak
a Cross Country Rider
from Sunnyvale
Date Reviewed: November 12, 2002
Strengths: Works are promised. Great service. No more chain derailment.
Weaknesses: A bear to install my my bike. But I got it done. Not so much a weakness of the product itself but more to do with the way my bike is designed.
Bottom Line:
Excellent product.
I have been suffering from middle-ring-to-granny-ring chain derailment for a long time. It doesn't happen to my bike all the time but it tends to happen at the most critical moment when sprinting up a steep grade.
After I install the Jump Stop, I can now downshift with total confidence.
I'm looking for a jump stop device, locally, if anyone has one sitting in spare parts bin. Let me know, please.
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