Chain guide for 1x10

Giantmatt75
Giantmatt75 Posts: 149
edited October 2016 in MTB buying advice
I'm fitting a 34f Race face nw chainring on my Anthem . My XT rear mech has had little use but doesn't have a clutch so thinking of a small guide to add a bit of security .
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Has anyone had any experience with a guide like pic above ? Just looks a bit flimsy , I have a press fit Bb and no direct mount so limiting my choices a bit . Cheers

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  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    I wouldn't bother with a guide, been running an NW with no damper on the mech for a fair while and never lost a chain.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Giantmatt75
    Giantmatt75 Posts: 149
    I have run nw rings on 2 bikes before without clutch mechs they they were manly used on road and flatfish single track .
  • The Rookie
    The Rookie Posts: 27,812
    To clarify this is on my Niota (link in sig).

    My commuter is also on a NW but that's not a fair comparison.
    Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.
  • Giantmatt75
    Giantmatt75 Posts: 149
    Great to here mate , just read the biota build log , nice work
  • rockmonkeysc
    rockmonkeysc Posts: 14,774
    I've run narrow wide without a clutch and not dropped a chain. The clutch keeps things under control a bit better and stops the chain slapping against the frame.
    Transition Patrol - viewtopic.php?f=10017&t=13070235
  • Giantmatt75
    Giantmatt75 Posts: 149
    Will see how it goes , I used a Race face ring before and was very good , just seems a lot of " you need a clutch mech or it will fail" posts on the net

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