Chain device or clutch rear mech?

monster-mash

I am in the position where i fit a traditional chain device for my 1 x 10 set up or go different and try the new clutch system fitted to shimano's XTR rear mechs. Its a new build so gotto get a rear mech anyway.

Anyone tried the clutch rear mechs?

Chunkers1980

Yes, but slx now come in that too. Not 170 of xtr

monster-mash

SLX too mmm 8) did notice Xt anyway its the concept that I want info on - will I drop the chain using the clutch rear mech or should i go chain device up front :?

Thanks dude

sandy771

I have the shadow plus slx and love it - tried a couple of bionicons but they both broke (no hassle getting money back off bionicon - v happy with their customer service) - just done a long weekend in Wales and never lost my chain on any of the downhills, last time I lost it about half a dozen times over the weekend.

Front gera changing is very heavy though as the clutch only works on the rear mech.

Slow1

Thinking of doing the same. Am running 2x10 with a rubbish chain device. Thinking of gong to a SRAM XO or X9 type 2 with the clutch and leaving the chainguide roller off.

Anyone tried this?

Northwind

Depends what you want to do with it...

I tried just the clutch mech on the Camber. Not good enough, maybe for pure XC stuff it'd cut it but even moderately lumpy terrain had it off.

So I added a top guide, and that works very well- much better than a top guide alone would usually work. Chain can still fall off- though mostly when not riding, frinstance when lifting over gates or pushing up sections, things like that. Or, backpedalling. Never had it come off in normal riding though.

I think if I was to put one on the big bike I'd still fit a double guide anyway tbh.