MRP Unveils New Guides - Sea Otter 2010 by mikelevy

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mongoosemaniac (Apr 17, 2010 at 9:56)

-.-' O no it looks like an e13! GET REAL its a chainguide no ones gonna be like "oh shit that guys got an e13" no one cares what chain guide they have as long as it does the job!

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dhdeven (Apr 17, 2010 at 6:11)

Does the G2 not look like the E*13 LG1+?

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downhilla14 (Apr 17, 2010 at 6:48) (Below Threshold)

yeah it does, but this looks nicer

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dhdeven (Apr 17, 2010 at 7:02)

I like LG1+ better.

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dirteveryday (Apr 17, 2010 at 7:18)

Only so many ways you can make a chain guide without it looking like another one. How would you do it differently, dhdeven?
It's slim, light, strong and effective...pretty much builds itself.

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wilson418 (Apr 17, 2010 at 7:23)

Lg1.=195 gIdeal for strong DH riders
Mrp=Total weight is 98 grams!Ideal for strong XC riders
For me is not the same category??

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dhdeven (Apr 17, 2010 at 7:25)

Thats for the Lopes guide,Which has no bashgaurd and is meant for 4x.The G2 is 190g.

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wilson418 (Apr 17, 2010 at 7:28)

OK,My fault!!

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biname (Apr 17, 2010 at 7:32)

Does E.13 have any copyrights on its LG!+?! Its the exact same thing!

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Greenwood102 (Apr 17, 2010 at 8:28)

I massively prefer the LG1+ . They don't look that similar the top chain guide bit of the LG1 is a lot chunkier.

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DanB25 (Apr 17, 2010 at 11:16)

lol getting bored of MRP ripping E.13 off every year

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SAVAGE-RIDER (Apr 17, 2010 at 12:24)

Pinkbike's covering some good shit! We want more!!

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xltrider (Apr 17, 2010 at 13:27)

I think the LG1+ looks like the G2. Didn't MRP come out with the G2 before e13 came out with the LG1+?

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dhdeven (Apr 17, 2010 at 13:27)

no

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SAVAGE-RIDER (Apr 17, 2010 at 13:47)

I personally like both the e-13 LG1 and the MRP G2. They both look awesome.

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SHADOWcranks-N-bones (Apr 19, 2010 at 2:31)

all the same comments that where said before when PB showed the new gravity chain device . . . yes it looks like and LG1 big deal they all have their differences . . .all bikes have two wheels and a frame but doesnt mean every bike is identical right???

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Greenwood102 (Apr 19, 2010 at 5:29)

Shadow.... shut up and let as argue please

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SHADOWcranks-N-bones (Apr 19, 2010 at 5:31)

Greenwood get a life! why would you choose to argue with other bikers about a chain device?? seriously get out and ride!!!

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Greenwood102 (Apr 19, 2010 at 9:24)

I do i was out for 5 hours yesterday. But i go back to school now so i cant :/

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DanB25 (Apr 22, 2010 at 16:04)

lol I love the "get out and ride" one, just because his knowledge of bikes stretches beyong "they go forward" doesnt mean he doesnt ride

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doberman (Apr 17, 2010 at 9:14)

guys lets get real, they're chainguides, they're all going to look similar.. cool product

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seraph (Apr 17, 2010 at 10:29)

The new MRP guides don't just look similar to the E.13 guides, they look almost identical. Look at old MRP guides and you'll see why a lot of people are saying that the new guide is a blatant copy of E.13.

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frenchfriedfun (Apr 17, 2010 at 10:08)

i made my own version of a e13 lg1 ..i cost me like 5$ worth of PVC...an oldrear derailleur for parts and a bit of elbow grease....doesnt look as sharp, but like mongoosemaniac said ''no one cares what chain guide they have as long as it does the job!
..the funny thing, is that the one i made is actually quieter and just as stiff as my e13...

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Antron (Apr 17, 2010 at 13:32)

Pics or it didn't happen!

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el-shreddo (Apr 17, 2010 at 10:43)

Chainguides are a bit like chains - after some point, you cant really destinct one from each other, everybody´s "stealing" from each. So at some point it comes down to taste and that´s where I, personally, tend to buy different brands and support smaller brands. In this case, straitline´s silent guide should be a good alternative if you´re like me

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indiefab (Apr 17, 2010 at 14:42)

A chain watcher that requires either a proprietary frame mount (ISCG, Shimano direct mount) or disassembly of the crankset (E-mount) is a waste of time and money.

How simple would it have been to attach a 1.x to a seat tube clamp? I've waited 6 months for MRP to do it, and this is what they come out with?

e13 has a chance to trump MRP by doing this with their XCX chain watcher. If not, the only legitimate product on the market is still the Paul's Chain Keeper.

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chazdog (Apr 17, 2010 at 11:05)

i have a cut dowt mrp system one, no bash, no guide plates, it runs silently and has never dropped a chain, my e*13 clattered like a granny falling down some stairs and my friends occasionally dropped a chain, i massively prefer my mrp. though my e.13 chainring is yummy. would give some of the fingers from my left hand for a carboncage tho

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AlpineSlayer (Apr 17, 2010 at 14:15)

I like these new guides from MRP, but I wish they would show some new duel ring guides as well. I personally like having a duel ring setup on my all mountain as opposed to running a third ring or a single ring only.

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seraph (Apr 17, 2010 at 8:53)

I liked it when MRP guides had the silver bash guards and orange rollers. They were so distinct back then, now they're just E.13 knockoffs.

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willard4 (Apr 17, 2010 at 9:46)

I've got an old mrp silver bash guard with the orange rollers

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Hombre3000 (Apr 17, 2010 at 17:20)

I wouldn't go as far as to say that they're knockoffs, they're probably responding to the market, but I do miss the orange too. Then again, I don't know.

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CHIPPER4X (Apr 17, 2010 at 12:40)

i think the new lopes guide will be on a lot of 4x bikes due to being so light. wonder what msrp is on it and when will it be availabe

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laars (Apr 17, 2010 at 7:21)

e.13 ripoff as always. Still not as good looking as e.13.

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Keiron (Apr 17, 2010 at 13:12)

They looks nice, I like the graphics. I think some assorted colors would be a good selling point.

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GT-ROSS (Apr 17, 2010 at 9:20)

looks sweet

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rideonjon (Apr 17, 2010 at 11:12)

more product whoring from Lopes.why anyone would pay money to have that jackasses name on a part of your bike is beyond me.

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gnarkore (Apr 17, 2010 at 12:03)

You probably don't pay much more for his name. Only reason his name is on it is because he is a sponsored rider and has been with them for as long as I can remember and I'm assuming that they felt it was due time to give him a signature addition. But I think MRP is the name you are really paying for over Brian Lopes. Plus It looks like a good product, It is extremely light and does its job. I like it.

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funkymonkey144 (Apr 17, 2010 at 6:46)

Cooooool I want nowww

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dutchforce (Apr 17, 2010 at 7:26)

they should make a MRP 1.X guide which a E-type der. style brace

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intenseseb (Apr 17, 2010 at 7:56)

They do, Ive had one for a couple of months, works nice