Gamut's New Goods

Apr 10, 2008
by Jordan Holmes  
In early 2007, Gamut started working on prototypes to break the 200 gram mark for a complete guide/device system. At 222 grams, the new P30 is the lightest guide available which can take the rigors of a World Cup season.Gamut USA has launched a new P30 bashguard designed to protect 36t single ring set-ups. The design consists of a new polycarbonate blend and a never before used spoke and cavity structure that reduces the weight by 25% while providing greater protection. By employing a smarter approach to energy distribution when absorbing impacts, the new design channels energy away from the frame and more critical (not mention expensive) drive-train components.

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"Although the riders we survey demand weight reduction in so many areas of their bikes, we knew we needed to lower the weight without compromising protection. The new material enables us to create the lighter structure which distributes energy away from more critical and expensive drive-train components and in no way compromises the frame or ISCG tabs like direct mount options" states Juan Graziosi, co- founder of Gamut USA.

Gamut's approach to protecting drive-componentry is derived from rider feedback which surfaces 5 main elements; performance, durability, weight, ease of installation, and cost. These same principles were also followed in the design of Gamut's new Race Rings which will be out later this year. "We had riders on our Race Rings all last season and now we are getting ready to release them to the market. They are lighter than anything else we are aware of and compliment the guides nicely" said Mike Poutre, co-founder of Gamut USA.

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Gamut has also been working on their dual-ring chainguide, which will utilize the new bashguard design making it the lightest dual-ring on the market. Gamut would like to give special thanks to the riders who provided input and to our guys and gals that tested our prototypes all of last year.
They help make Gamut's products a reality.


For more information please visit www.gamutusa.com

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47 Comments
  • 5 0
 i have the 2007 model of this on my demo, they are indestructible and light, but this one here it a piece of art. and "strtsefer" don't make any stupid comment before you test it your self.
  • 10 1
 looks pretty rockin
  • 0 0
 How does it fix to the ISCG mounts on the frame?
  • 0 0
 read the article first next time, it doesn't attach to the ISCG mounts, to avoid damage to the frame. I'm guessing it goes around the BB.
  • 0 0
 yeah...i had a guide with similar style to that.....you have to put that one first before you screw the BB on
  • 1 0
 i have been running gamut stuff for almost two years, and only dropped a chain once(mainly because i got a stick stuck in the chain) if you take some time (10min tops)and set it up correctly they work great
  • 2 2
 Hey man, I ride E-thirteen and its never dropped my chain... for 3 years, on two separate bikes. just reminding people whats out there...
  • 0 0
 I've had Gamut on my DH bike for 2 years, and I've never had a single problem. They run great, and slide really well across rocks.
  • 4 1
 i had it on my demo as well, and it was by far one of the least performing guides. E13 all the way!
  • 0 0
 it looks sweet, but i'm wondering why they would tell us that their goal was to make something under 200 grams, and then tell us that this is 230, and therefore doesn't meet their goal. seems pretty funny. it's like a car company saying "we set out to make the most luxurious car ever, but we couldn't...so, here's the car anyways...."
  • 0 0
 I agree one hundre....no make that ninety percent.
  • 3 1
 When are they being released for sale and who by? I'm getting me one of those Smile
  • 3 0
 They look sweet! Might have to get me one if the price is ok!
  • 2 0
 well, e13 its great, same performance as gamut but a little bit more heavier
  • 4 1
 That chainguide looks sweet.That's super ligth for DH standards
  • 3 0
 Crazy weight ! and looks very nice..
  • 4 0
 Sexy...
  • 0 0
 ya i had a gammut and they are great gamutusa.com they run around 150 or so.....i loved them great product go for it i ran it on my fr bike
  • 1 0
 that looks awsume! wonder what colours they all come in..dam gota get one of them.
  • 0 0
 but the carbocage is probably the most good looking chainguide on the planet and light as well. it made in germany, right?
  • 0 0
 and it stays on by the pressure applied to your bb so no mounting required...easy to set up easy to use
  • 1 1
 Damn, my german importer is actually located in Switzerland. It´s gonna take _ages_ until they´re available here. :/
  • 0 0
 Yea i was think of getting one of those, 210 bones tho and im not willing to pay that. But looks super sweet!
  • 0 0
 yeah i want 1 of those damn light and immense looks what more can you want
  • 2 2
 e-13 is more nicer thin that
  • 0 0
 sweet! you gotta love the german technology.
  • 0 0
 where could i get one of these..
  • 0 0
 dude i love gamut but the bash guards crack really easy
  • 0 0
 yeah i wanna see the prices when those come out, cause i might get one.
  • 1 1
 To be honest, my Carbocage is over 100 grams lighter.
  • 4 1
 yea because your carbocage its just a chainguide. you didn't count the bashguard
  • 0 0
 Fair enough Lucanu, this is an amazingly light guide with a bash.
  • 0 0
 handmade out of carbon fibre in germany, yep.
  • 0 0
 light, but he gone get break on the first hard hit on the rocks...
  • 0 0
 *sorry 222 grams*, but you get my point.
  • 0 0
 do gamut have a dual ring chain guard?
  • 0 0
 well mabey I will , try
  • 0 0
 Only 36t?
  • 0 0
 This model is they are advertising is 36t specific. There are others that are 32-34 and 38t specific.
  • 0 0
 looks so cool!
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