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e.thirteen XCX+ chainguide compatibility
Hey guys-
I have recently realized I want to go 1x9 on my XC 29er hardtail. I currently have a 2x9 setup (was 3x9, took off the top ring and put on a bashguard), and I plan to go 1x10 in the future.
I've been looking at the e.thirteen XCX+ chainguides, primarily because I've heard that they are good and they're also the only XC guides I know of. The guides list a 33t chainring as the recommended minimum for all of the XCX+ guides (although they do say it is possible under certain circumstances to run a 32). I am running a 32-22 crank now, and would be fine putting on the 32t with a 1x9 but don't want to buy a new 9 speed chainring that fits the guide if I'm going to go 1x10 in the near future, as 9 and 10 speed components don't transition.
Does anyone know if it actually is possible to run a 32t with these guides?
Thanks,
Max
I have recently realized I want to go 1x9 on my XC 29er hardtail. I currently have a 2x9 setup (was 3x9, took off the top ring and put on a bashguard), and I plan to go 1x10 in the future.
I've been looking at the e.thirteen XCX+ chainguides, primarily because I've heard that they are good and they're also the only XC guides I know of. The guides list a 33t chainring as the recommended minimum for all of the XCX+ guides (although they do say it is possible under certain circumstances to run a 32). I am running a 32-22 crank now, and would be fine putting on the 32t with a 1x9 but don't want to buy a new 9 speed chainring that fits the guide if I'm going to go 1x10 in the near future, as 9 and 10 speed components don't transition.
Does anyone know if it actually is possible to run a 32t with these guides?
Thanks,
Max
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4 Comments
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Quesadilla34
(Nov 6, 2013 at 18:09)
I know its a bit more weight, but you might want to consider the eThirteen lg1 trail device. Weight can be shaved off of it, it will run a 32 t no problem, look awesomer , and chain retention is better
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mfbeast12
(Nov 6, 2013 at 18:27)
yeah but it costs a lot more. 3 times the price of the XCX. remember this is also for an XC bike not a DH bike, so I'm not too worried about maximum chain retention.
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Quesadilla34
(Nov 6, 2013 at 18:48)
I feel ya, and darn e thirteen with their crazy prices. I threw out the whole guide idea, even for my dh/ fr bike, narrow wide rings do an outstanding job at keeping the chain on and are no excess weight
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speedisyourfreind
(Nov 10, 2013 at 12:23)
Have you looked at MRP xc guides or the superstar components ones? I'm pretty sure you can run 32 on them. Or you could go for something super pimp like this... www.xcracer.com/shop/viewproduct.php?productid=279
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