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Narrow/wide chainrings with chainguide

buildyourown

buildyourown

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Feb 9, 2004
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I know the consensus is that narrow/wide rings are the tits when running no guide or just a top guide.
But what about a full LG1 on a DH bike? Any advantage?
There isn't really a cost difference. The only downside I could think of is it makes getting the chain on a bit more tedious.
 
Gary

Gary

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I'd be amazed if a narrow wide ring still couldsn't ever be derailled by pedalled backwards in less than ideal rear sprocket positions when it gets rough/choppy
(I half crank backwards all the time to switch feet in tight/steep terrain aproaching corners. I'm an ambi-footed spaz tho)

other possible disadvantages I see are slightly moar drag from adding the chain device and even a fairly open guide like an LG1 can become a mud trap in really manky conditions.
 
Gary

Gary

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ha ha... I run tubes in my Flows too.. even drilled em out to run proper valves

tubeless sucks
 
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sbabuser

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Dec 22, 2004
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Gary said:
ha ha... I run tubes in my Flows too.. even drilled em out to run proper valves

tubeless sucks
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Actually, if you were having trouble with tubeless, I'd have to believe it would blow, not suck.

And back on topic - I can't see any negatives to running n/w chainrings w/ a guide. I didn't notice any more difficulty putting the chain on my Raceface ring when I mounted it yesterday, either.
 
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dhbrigade

dhbrigade

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As the fit between chain and chainring is tighter, the narrow wide ring is not the first choice when it comes to wet and muddy conditions. When running a chainguide, I always prefer a normal chainring.
 
Sandwich

Sandwich

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where did you find a cheap nw ring? Usually you can get a regular profile ring for ~$30 less than a NW, unless you need custom anno whoozeewhatsit.
 
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