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Chain guide for a 2 front ring set up?

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crairsoft

Chimp
Sep 21, 2004
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Ive got a 2004 kona stinky, with two from chain rings, bringing the total of my gears up to 18.

I want a chain guide. MRP or what ever the name is, maybe other brands.

What are the models that can handle two rings? (WITHOUT losing one).

I am getting confused when looking at them online, it almost seems like they all handle two front rings, but I need help


thanks!
 
bballe336

bballe336

Turbo Monkey
Mar 3, 2005
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the only guides as of now that will accept a double ring set up are the truvativ shift guide and the E-13 DRS. the drs is a much better guide. it also works pretty well. i rode one for a while and liked it.
 
Bicyclist

Bicyclist

Turbo Monkey
Apr 4, 2004
10,152
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There are many options:

-Blackspire Dewlie
-MRP LRP
-e13 DRS
-Truvativ Shiftguide

There are probably more, but the e-13 seems to be the best. It's out of the way, has an awesome bashgaurd, doesn't drop chains, and it looks cool.
 
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gonzostrike

Monkey
May 21, 2002
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Montana
I ran a Blackspire Dewlie for a while,

now I have an E13 DRS on two of my bikes.

while most who use MRP for DH like it for that purpose, fewer seem to like it for FR or technical riding where the plates and boomerang can be bent quite easily.

the E13 DRS is smooth and quiet. that's what I would suggest.
 
DirtyMike

DirtyMike

Turbo Fluffer
Aug 8, 2005
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E13 Drs best way to go for wat your looking for....... the Roller on it actually has two steps so you get a tighter fit an both rings and its cake to set up available with a 32-36 bigger ring or a 36-40... i Run a 38 and a 24 and belive it or not My ride shifts Awesome Used to run the exact setup off your kona and i was Dropping chains all the time... havent dropped a chain since..... Just a small suggetion though... the newer Drs uses a softer durometer rollet so it wear a little faster so plan on getting a roller
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Shery live
 
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John P.

John P.

Turbo Monkey
Sep 24, 2001
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Hey Crairsoft-

As everyone else has said, there are several good guides to choose from out there. One other factor to figure into all of this is customer service. Ask around or check out the reviews at mtbr.com on that issue.

Good luck with your choice!

--John P.
E-13
 
binary visions

binary visions

The voice of reason
Jun 13, 2002
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E.13 DRS all the way.

Top notch guide, and top notch customer service to back it up. What's not to like?
 
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MarsB

Chimp
Aug 17, 2005
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Morgantown WV
nuclear 674 said:
truvativ shiftguide is nice, simple to install and works pretty good, e-13 are also easy to install and work very well. the only difference in those two is price.
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I too have been pleased with my Truvativ Shiftguide. I'd put it up against the DRS anyday, especially when you compare the price.
 
James | Go-Ride

James | Go-Ride

Monkey
Jul 17, 2003
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Salt Lake City
The MRP and Blackspire guides are much better now than the first incarnations were a few years ago (mostly since they now have stepped rollers that actually prevent your chain from dropping), but the E-13 is still the best two-ring system out there.
 
Slugman

Slugman

Frankenbike
Apr 29, 2004
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gonzostrike said:
the E13 DRS is smooth and quiet. that's what I would suggest.
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It's quite, since when?!?

I actually was more annoyed by the noise of mine than the occasional dropped chain.

Have they actually made it better, if so I might actually get one again...
 
OGRipper

OGRipper

back alley ripper
Feb 3, 2004
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Another vote for e13 DRS. I have two and have never lost a chain with either. Plus that weagle dude is soooo dreamy.

Slugman, they have had a soft roller for a couple years, they are as quiet as you can get.
 
DirtyMike

DirtyMike

Turbo Fluffer
Aug 8, 2005
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I am still very happy with the DRS, i have been running mine since late 03, and never have I had a problem, And as far as Customer service goes, I switched to my new ride, needed some more spacer plates and such and E13 sent them to me for free, and gave me detailed instructions on install for My bike and BB system. WOnderfull product, wonderfull company to deal with. I will not ride any other company's system no matter which I get, The company alone has done that for me, along with a Multitude of excelent products from there SRS to DRS to LG1 Etc, All of them work Great and have an ease of setup.
 
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davet

Monkey
Jun 24, 2004
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The biggest thing that's happened in the 2 ring chainguide business in the past couple of years is the Blackspire Stinger.

http://www.blackspire.com/chain-guides/stinger

For $30 or less it will do the job as well if not better than the DRS. Just use whatever bashguard you're presently running and pop the Stinger on.

Finally a company that charges a reasonable amount for piece of aluminum with a roller attached to it.
 
Tootrikky

Tootrikky

Monkey
Jul 31, 2003
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My DRS has been flawless as far as keeping the chain on, only have dropped it from the middle to little ring a couple of times, which I don't mind. Any mud however, and my roller stops spinning casuing extra drag, and maintenance.
 
miuan

miuan

Monkey
Jan 12, 2007
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Bratislava, Slovakia
I have been punishing my shiftguide in various conditions (incl. thick mud) and never had a problem during downhills. I run a 22/36 setup on my 7point and the chain never skips to the small cog. No mud-clogging present either. I am using my favourite bashring as well. For 29 EUR I am more than impressed. Yes it could be less heavy, but being this cheap and reliable, I can't fault it. Still, it can be drilled/machined down for weight savings if this matters to anyone. The only drawback is you can't use bigger chainring than 36T.
 
Dangerous E

Dangerous E

Monkey
May 24, 2006
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Coorstown, CO
davet said:
The biggest thing that's happened in the 2 ring chainguide business in the past couple of years is the Blackspire Stinger.

http://www.blackspire.com/chain-guides/stinger

For $30 or less it will do the job as well if not better than the DRS. Just use whatever bashguard you're presently running and pop the Stinger on.

Finally a company that charges a reasonable amount for piece of aluminum with a roller attached to it.
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Yeah, Stinger gets my vote. It's light, affordable and stealth. My e-13 made enough noise to wake the dead. So far i'm pretty impressed w/ the Stinger. Probably not the top choice for all out DH but as an everyday FR/AM guide it's $$.
 
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dw

Wiffle Ball ninja
Sep 10, 2001
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Dangerous E said:
Yeah, Stinger gets my vote. It's light, affordable and stealth. My e-13 made enough noise to wake the dead. So far i'm pretty impressed w/ the Stinger. Probably not the top choice for all out DH but as an everyday FR/AM guide it's $$.
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Are you talking about a pre 2004 DRS? Every DRS sold after 2004 came with the stealth roller, which is pretty close to silent. The Stinger is a budget system, tough to compare with the DRS. It takes the DRS flip flop roller design and attaches it to a flat and thin aluminum plate. The DRS on the other hand has a much thicker CNC machined backplate designed to take impacts, and low friction sliders on the sides of the flip flop roller to reduce chain drag and noise, all in conjunction with the stealth roller. Like I said, tough to compare.
 
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davep

Turbo Monkey
Jan 7, 2005
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SylentK said:
I believe NSMB.com reviewed it recently. I don't recall anything negative out of the review FWIW.
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They are quite expensive and require you to buy a new front der ($140). That price does not include a bash..so add another $30 - 40.

IMO it does not offer anything the e.13 ($119) does not already provide. I have been running a DRS for 4 years (1.5 of that was on a 8" FR rig that saw lots of whistler time) and never dropped a chain with it on.
 
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