Tech Tuesday - MRP XCG Guard Installation

Apr 26, 2011

by Mike Levy

MRP's XCG guard is designed to protect your chain rings from damage - especially important considering the replacement price of some of the current 2x10 rings. Watch MRP's own Noah Sears guide you through the installation.

Some pointers before you begin...

• The XCG guard is just that, a guard designed to protect your chain rings and crank arms - especially important considering the replacement price of some of the current 2x10 chain rings. Check out MRP's other options if you're looking for a guide to keep your chain in place.
• MRP's XCG guard is available in three versions depending on whether you are looking to protect a big 44 tooth ring, or the smaller 40 and 36 tooth rings used on some double chain ring setups. There are also models to fit ISCG or ISCG-O5 chain guide tabs, as well as a bottom bracket mount version.
• When mounting to ISCG tabs, always use the longest mounting bolts possible. More thread engagement means more strength.
• A touch of blue Loc-Tite on the guard mounting bolts will keep them from rattling loose down the road.
• Use the supplied spacers to move the XCG guard close enough to the ring that it will provide protection, but not so close that the crank's chain ring bolts touch the XCG's back plate.

What you'll need:: 4mm and 8mm hex wrenches, some installs will also require a crank extractor or bottom bracket cup tool as well.

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24 Comments

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tom-cuthbert (Apr 26, 2011 at 0:27)

I miss mike and his funny screenshots

mikethebike27 (Apr 26, 2011 at 10:23)

if you notice and look back to episode 25 its the first without mike and also the first with so many negative comments about the video, coincident? I think not.

tom-cuthbert (Apr 26, 2011 at 17:51)

Pinkbike is a democracy! The people want Mike! GIVE THEM MIKE!

:P

brule (Apr 26, 2011 at 9:45)

Been on 3 rides now with the XCG40 and I am pumped! Having run a 2x10 set up that didn't allow for an outer bash all last season I was looking at swapping out my cranks to something else that allowed for this. Now after installing and riding the XCG40, my confidence has gone up because I'm less concerned with replacement ring costs and can slide over the odd log as opposed to sticking into it. It's a simple thing, but there are enough of us out there now that can benefit from this.

cronin91 (Apr 26, 2011 at 2:11)

Quite abit of rear brake rub going on

Icculus19425 (Apr 26, 2011 at 4:16)

was just about to make this comment

cronin91 (Apr 26, 2011 at 7:31)

smart product tho, shame there isnt one for up to 44t, might just have to make one.

NoahColorado FL (Apr 26, 2011 at 7:46)

We got that covered! We make an XCG Single for single speed applications up to 36T, the XCG40 for double applications up to 40T, and the XCG44 for triples and doubles up to 44T. Cheers

thebigschott (Apr 26, 2011 at 17:43)

I have the 44t one, and it has suited me well for big ring and 2x9 w/ a 36t big ring applications...it's pretty sicky! Would purchase another one for sure without a doubt.

cyrix (Apr 26, 2011 at 19:10)

Sorry noah, kids here don't research products. What with their facebook and twitter and all taking up their time.

cronin91 (Apr 27, 2011 at 3:17)

cyrix dont be a keyboard warrior

cyrix (Apr 27, 2011 at 8:55)

Fine. I'll just be a jukebox hero.

xiphon (Apr 27, 2011 at 3:36)

Got one of these XCG for sale if anyone wants it? BB mount. Gone back to Stinger + bash.

daisycutter (Apr 26, 2011 at 3:43)

Those Point 1 Pedals look SIC!!

jez9540 (Apr 26, 2011 at 1:11)

Anyone else drooling over the mini Cane Creek Double Barrel?

Nkevin90 (Apr 26, 2011 at 0:08)

I want it, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh

spiffy (Apr 26, 2011 at 11:43)

Nice. This little guard makes sense.

noahwalt (Apr 26, 2011 at 5:09)

Nice product.

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cork (Apr 26, 2011 at 11:42)

Really? That's your comment? You are probably the same clown who made dumb comments on the basic flat repair tech tuesday as well. There are people out there who appreciate this sort of thing, even if you don't.

tom-cuthbert (Apr 26, 2011 at 16:35)

Every one starts somewhere, even the WC team mechanics once would've found this video useful.

thebigschott (Apr 26, 2011 at 17:41)

Ya!! You shouldn't ride a bike if you weren't born knowing how to install everything on your bike. Born with this knowledge!!!! I'm so awesome!! ya!!!

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