REVIEWS DEALS BIKESHOPS TRAILS

Single chian ring and guide on Heckler??

825 Views 5 Replies 5 Participants Last post by almostmtb, Jul 13, 2006

grandhope

Discussion Starter · Jul 12, 2006

Just wondering how many people out there are running a single chain ring and chain guide on their Hecklers??
Is this a bit of overkill? does it defeat the purpose of having a Heckler?
if you are, what combo are you running?
Cheers,

Save

1 - 6 of 6 Posts

indyfab25

· #2 · Jul 13, 2006

I run 1X9 with an Ngear chain stop. It works great for everything I do. That would include fast rides with drops about 3-4 feet. I never had a problem and it doesn't weigh anything. I ride an SS as well and after riding an SS, a 1X9 is cake.

Save

bob46802

· #3 · Jul 13, 2006

just depends if you can climb with whatever gear combo you are going with.

I have to use my lower front ring to climb but if I ride more I could prolly ride the middle ring on climbs.

Save

almostmtb

· #4 · Jul 13, 2006

I run a 1x9 on my Heckler too. No chain guide, just a 32t Surly SS ring up front with a bash guard.

Save

mamadirt

· #5 · Jul 13, 2006

1X8 here - I too ride a singlespeed and after that 1X8 is no problem.

34T ring with simple home-fettled chain device (DMR Chain Reactor spare roller bolted to DMR hinged clamp) - does the job.

No chain guide, just a 32t Surly SS ring up front with a bash guard.

Tempted to try that set up myself but interested to know if the chain ever falls off inboard.

See less See more

Save

almostmtb

· #6 · Jul 13, 2006

I've never had the chain fall off, but then again I'm not doing any serious jumps, just XC.

Save

1 - 6 of 6 Posts

This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.

Top Contributors this Month