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Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:22 pm ]
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Yesterday and spent some time getting over logs and on several occasions I think I hit the chain ring. (Yesterday was the first time I had really had to get over logs, so my technique is not all it should be).

But, on the Spesh Enduro, the cable routing is a bit shit. It goes under the crank.

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I'm not sure I would ever damage these cables, I guess the chain ring would take all / most of the impact.

The cables are routed correctly, if I fully compress the suspension, the cables almost touch the bottom of the frame but do not stretch.

I did not damage the chain ring, but it got me thinking towards solutions to offer protection in the event I keep hitting logs.

Any good bash guards out there for a direct fit chain ring? (SRAM X01)
Are they chain ring size specific? I have a 32t direct for ring, but might want to swap it out to a 30t for specific events.

Author:  VW-surfbum [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 12:48 pm ]
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I use one of these on the proper bike but it does need the ISG tabs. Its only really been "used" once in a race where the drop was a lot higher than it looked. If your frame doesnt have the tabs they also sell the adapter to sit behind the BB shell.

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http://www.brightlinecomponents.com/gui ... ners..html

Author:  nwmlarge [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:07 pm ]
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I use a Gamut SXR

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It handles the odd scrape well and keeps the chain in check on the rough stuff

Author:  mattbas [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:13 pm ]
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77designz Taco

http://77designz.com/product/crash-plate-32

Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:15 pm ]
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Thanks. I'll see what fitting options I have later tonight.

Author:  Mattvanders [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:17 pm ]
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http://www.tweekscycles.com/components/ ... hain-guide

got one of these, not the lightest or cheapest but it's taken a hell of a lot of knocks and still going strong

Author:  VW-surfbum [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:25 pm ]
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mattbas wrote:

Not seen them, thats pretty cool.

Author:  chatman [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 1:50 pm ]
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Superstar also do a bashguard

I use a Brightline bashguard

Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:12 pm ]
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I do have an ISCG mount.
I need to measure it to determine if it is ISCG05 or ISCG-OLD.

Author:  chatman [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:28 pm ]
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MyNameIsDave wrote:
I do have an ISCG mount.
I need to measure it to determine if it is ISCG05 or ISCG-OLD.


If your bike is a 2015 model then it'll be new type ;) ;)

Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 2:44 pm ]
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If the very latest versions are the 2016 models, then yes, mine is the 2015.
It will take two mins to measure it later.

I like the Gamut bash guard and the one Vanders posted.

Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:17 pm ]
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I can't find the MRP AM Guide in black. Looks to be sold out everywhere.

E13 do a couple of options, this one, which has an extra rear guide as the chain leaves the chain ring,

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ethirteen-lg1-c ... bash-iscg/

or this one, which is a little simpler

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/ethirteen-trs-c ... e-iscg-1x/

both cover the same size range, 28 to 38 with three different size guard attachments 30, 34 & 36T DMB

Author:  nwmlarge [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 4:29 pm ]
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I got the Gamut because its smaller than the others so its a bit neater, came with lots of washers too which makes a change.

Author:  Mattvanders [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 5:07 pm ]
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mrp-Isg-Guid- ... SwQPlV8-1k

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MRP-AMG-All-M ... Sw37tV-LYp

Author:  MyNameIsDave [ Mon Oct 26, 2015 7:12 pm ]
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Thanks Matt.

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