Bash Gaurd or SLX Double Chainset

Sah1990

Hi all,
Thinking about getting either a bash gaurd and removing my 44T outer chain ring or going straight to a SLX double chainset.
I hardly use it the outer chain ring, evan on my commute to work but would still like to keep the "granny ring"

What would be the best option?
I currently have a FSA Alpha Drive 44/32/22
I think the bash gaurd would be the best option as its cheaper lol.

If I go for the bash ring, what size would I need for a 32T? Do I go 32T or 36T?

If somone could post some good bash rings, preferably in white.

Cheers

peter413

I would probably go for the SLX stuff since you will want a bigger ring as well and that will bring the cost up to nearly that of the SLX and you will get a better crankset.

You could then sell on your existing FSA setup and get some money back

welshkev

just put and slx double and bash on my bike and with the 22/36 ratio it's great

Sah1990

peter413 wrote:

I would probably go for the SLX stuff since you will want a bigger ring as well and that will bring the cost up to nearly that of the SLX and you will get a better crankset.

You could then sell on your existing FSA setup and get some money back

Thanks for the reply, but I don't understand what you mean? Why would I want a bigger ring aswell? Or do you mean that the SLX is 36T and mine would only be 32? And to buy a 36 ring and bash it will cost near enough the price of the SLX?

Also how much could I get for my FSA ONE? Cheers

peter413

"No how much is it worth threads"
Sorry.

And yes, it would be to get a 36 tooth ring. It is worth it, I run a 34 tooth ring and it is much better then a 36 tooth.

I shall be getting a 36 tooth when I need a new middle ring but I will need a new bash as well. Thats pretty scarred and bashed though so I will treat it to retirement soon

Sah1990

I'm thinking about getting this;
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=4322
With a;
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=50668 in White.

As if I was to buy the SLX I would want to change the bash ring to white anyway.
Will all this just bolt straight onto what I already have?

Cheers

peter413

The E.thirteen bash will come with the bolts you need but I would definatly go for the SLX.

If you really wanted, take the bash off, buy a can of white spray paint and do it that way.

snotty badger

A 36t Deore middle ring is less than a tenner IIRC. Plus its steel so will last ages!

I've just got an SLX double recently- I'll be selling the bashring on as I already have a Straitline one.

RupertCommunicator

Get an MRP XCG bashguard and keep all three of your chainrings. Do you have ISCG mounts?

Sah1990

I'm going to go for a ;
Deore M510 36t chainring & E Thirteen SuperCharger Bash Ring (in White)
Will I need a 36t Bash Ring or do I go to a 40t?

Will this all fit onto my current FSA Alpha Drive 44/32/22 Obviously removing the 44t and replacing the 32t with a 36t.
And will I still be able to shift from the 22t to the 36t with no problems?

Cheers

Northwind

You need a bashring the right size or bigger than your ring, so 36T is fine for 36T but has no scope for growth if you decide you want to go 24/38 or something.

It ought to fit but you never really know, sometimes you can get minor compatability issues, generally solvable with a metal file though. Oh, I reckon Blackspire are generally as good as E13 and cheaper, but ymmv, they do look a bit odd some of them.