You may have seen photos of Truvativ's XO guide a while ago, but now it is official. It is obvious to see that the new XO guide looks very much like an MRP G2SL - that is not a coincidence. Given that chain guides play such a vital role in how a bike's drive train performs, both MRP and Truvativ feel that it only makes sense to pool their resources.
Truvativ XO chain guide details:
- Integrated replaceable skid plate design
- Sealed bearing pulley wheel integrated into skid plate
- Aluminum back plate
- Available in BB-Mount, ISCG or ISCG 05 mounting standards
- Models to fit 32-36 tooth rings and 36-40 tooth rings
- Black and white color options
The replaceable skid guard is attached to the back plate at three points.
The lower roller is adjustable to fit different sized rings. There are two different versions, one to fit 32-36 tooth rings and another to fit 36-40 tooth rings.
Truvativ isn't hiding the fact that the XO guide is basically a re-badged MRP G2SL, but instead touting that fact. And why not? MRP is known for producing sturdy and easy to install guides. The real question now is how this new XO guide will fit into the rest of the lineup - is this the first of more downhill specific parts from Truvativ or SRAM?Check out the
Truvativ website to see their entire lineup.
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Sram have never had a high-end chain device before, so it'd make perfect sense to buy out MRP, just like they've done with RockShox/Avid/Truvative.
All they'd need then is to expand the Sram hub range, then get a rim/tyre company in house. WTB perhaps?
It's funny how they never got Truvitiv to make one, considering their box guides were everywhere on mid range bikes at one point?
unlike this things...
Right now I'm in the process of deciding whether to buy the MRP G2SL or the E13 LG1+ and to be honest I'd rather pay E13 as MRP basically copied almost every detail of their design.
Did you read the article or do you normally not think before typing? Truvativ isn't hiding the fact that it is pretty much a G2SL, there is no reason to. MRP makes some great guides... like the article says, I'm hoping that this guide will be the first of many new dh products.
Im not a dumbass, your an angry person calm down. Personally I find no difficulty in getting my hand on an MRP they are an extremely well established and respected brand. I do not see why they would need SRAM to help get their product to market. IF just doesnt make sense, unless of course this X0 guide is more expensive you know, cos its XO and that means its shiny n good n stuff. That would expalain how both comapnies benefit.