[Jon Edwards]

They look nice

They look light

They also look like they might be kinda fragile?

It's not often I hit stuff HARD - most of the time I end up graunching a bash ring its on slow speed tech rock stuff or falling off skinnies, but I don't want something that's just decorative either - the rare occasions I do clout something hard,It'll be properly hard.

Any experience?

 

[FM]

Yeah, and can you get them without buying a chainguide system?

The weights listed on their website must include the chainguide, cause otherwise that are actually a fair bit heavier than most aluminum bashrings.

 

[1soulrider]

I have been running Gamut guides for several years now, and have yet to break a bashgaurd. They are much tougher than they look. I have seen a few fail, msot often from over tightening the chainring bolts.
The new plastic they are using (on the 36t pictured) is a little bit softer so it deforms a bit instead of shattering.
Gamut guides are very light and effective, an excellent choice for anyone wanting a chainguide system.
The bashes are available separately, and are one of, if not the lightest plastic bashes on the market.
Additionally, the owners of Gamut are local racer/riders who happen to be super nice guys.
Highly recommended.

 

[shanedawg]

They are about 115gm for that p30 model. I just put one on the DHR and have not bashed anything yet so can't say much about the strength.

 

[miles e]

They are about 115gm for that p30 model.

My p20 (32-34 tooth model) was 86 grams, and has held up beautifully for the five months I've had it on the RFX. The chainguide worked flawlessly too, but I'm putting a double ring setup back on now for the winter months.

 

[Scimitar]

2008 bash

 

[FM]

Good stuff. Any recommendations on where to pick one up?

 

[skunkty14]

This will be my next bash ring, nice piece of gear for strength vs. weight IMO. I haven't wailed on one yet but a riding buddy beats teh crap outta a 38T model on his big hit w/ rohloff with no complaints in NE rocky garbage.

 

[1soulrider]

Good stuff. Any recommendations on where to pick one up?

Try Ride SFO at: http://www.ridesfo.com/servlet/the-Brands-cln-Gamut/Categories

They don't list bashes alone, but I bet Phil can make it happen if you ask him.
If you have trouble let me know and I'll work something out for you.

 

[Jon Edwards]

Sounds good then!

Chainreaction do the bash only in "Chain device spares". Not the cheapest bashring out there though...

 

[Locotiki]

I have one on my RFX and Highline. I have beat the snot out of them without issue.
Our shop gets them from BTI so any shop you deal with that has a BTI account should be able to get it for you.

Here is a link. They have them in stock...
http://www.bti-usa.com/public/category/CR/CRGB/GG

 

[vwvoodoo]

Any local shop can get these for you. Many of them will likely stock it...
I have sold quite a few and none have come back with problems. They look very nice on every crank we've installed them on and we've never had to modify one to fit.

 

[boone]

I have to 2nd, 3rd or 4th what SR said. I have had a few different gamut guides on my bikes for a few years and smash hell out them occasionally. Not yet broken one, though dented um pretty good. Easiest set-up ever and again those dudes at gamut are super great to work with!!

 

[Flyer]

I got mine from Larry at mtnhighcyclery. He had a few lying around that day so I decided to go 2x9 and try them. They are really tough and I have crunched them several times with no ill effect. I also have a metal Straitline one which is very solid but I think the softer and thicker Gamut one feels better when I crunch into a rock or waterbar.