Clamp on chain guide

rockmonkeysc

I'm converting my Anthem to 1x9 transmission and need a chain guide. The bike has a BB30 bottom bracket so I can't use a BB mount and there are no ISCG tabs. Superstar make one which looks ideal but at the moment is only available in stupid colours. Is there a good alternative for around £30ish?

benpinnick

Use a thick-thin chainring instead. Saves weight and works really well.

rockmonkeysc

I already have a spare Renthal chain ring which I will be using

lawman

May as well get a works components or raceface XX1-style chainring, will be lighter and just as good at keeping the chain on, plus you still have the ring spare as a back up.

rockmonkeysc

What I have read about the works components rings is that they work well with a clutch mech but not quite so good with an old style mech like mine.
I would rather use a chain guide.

The Rookie

Twin guide rings, inner and outer, it's what I have on my 1x9 MTB (link in sig below), or a bash/outer ring and an N-gear jump stop.

Old front mech locked off on the stops, it's what I have on my 1x9 commuter, used a Sora as they are lighter (for the same money) than MTB.

mcnultycop

I've got one if those SS seat tube mounted ones unused in red/black. The guide one that I don't think you can use with a bash. I'll dig it out of the shed for £12 posted if you want.

ilovedirt

lawman wrote:

May as well get a works components or raceface XX1-style chainring, will be lighter and just as good at keeping the chain on, plus you still have the ring spare as a back up.

I've yet to try this, I can't say I'm overly convinced! That said, my chain has stayed put for a good while now with just a top guide and a clutch mech.

YeehaaMcgee

if you're converting TO 1x9, then you must already have a front mech. They're fairly effective chainguides.

The Rookie

No clutch mech for 9 speed, so thick/thin is pointless IMHO.

YeehaaMcgee

benpinnick wrote:

Use a thick-thin chainring instead. Saves weight and works really well.

how the hell are these chainrings supposed to work?

mcnultycop

YeehaaMcgee wrote:

benpinnick wrote:

Use a thick-thin chainring instead. Saves weight and works really well.

how the hell are these chainrings supposed to work?

It is just magic. They work though. Just tried mine round Lee and Cragg without any dropped chain or dramas at all.

njee20

I used the Superstar seat tube mounted guide, always found it perfectly acceptable, but no better. Dropped chain very occasionally, but it regularly rubbed and needed tweaking.

Changed to an E13 XCX, and it's a revelation! Silent, solid, no dropped chains. Over budget, but I must say I'm impressed with it.

rockmonkeysc

I think I have found a half price XCX chain guide with seat tube mount. Looks just the job.

lawman

njee20 wrote:

I used the Superstar seat tube mounted guide, always found it perfectly acceptable, but no better. Dropped chain very occasionally, but it regularly rubbed and needed tweaking.

Changed to an E13 XCX, and it's a revelation! Silent, solid, no dropped chains. Over budget, but I must say I'm impressed with it.

What he said ^

I've got both and the XCX is a million times better at doing the job and is better made, looks better, easier to adjust. The only thing against it is the price, but then IMO they make the best guides out there and are worth every penny.

YeehaaMcgee

mcnultycop wrote:

YeehaaMcgee wrote:

benpinnick wrote:

Use a thick-thin chainring instead. Saves weight and works really well.

how the hell are these chainrings supposed to work?

It is just magic.

Fair enough