Chain Guides for France

[Gavin]

So as am sick of my chain coming off think its time i start running a chain guide set-up. At the moment im running 3 rings up front can someone tell me what parts i need to get and what's the cheapest solution as i no sweet feck all about them thanks

[Rock Souled]

What are you planning to run up front? Single ring or double ring? What frame have you got? If the frame has mounts for a chain guide there's one way to fix the problem, if it doesn't there's another. I'd almost suggest trying a tensioner on it's own first. You could run it with a wide bolt and it'd slide between 1st and 2nd with a bash ring.

[EDIT]
Something like this would be a good starting point. http://www.superstarcomponents.com/en/double-chain-device.htm

[Gavin]

would prefer two rings up front but if its easer set-up to have one might be best option, don't have chain guide mountings on my frame, its an early trek remedy frame

[neil_]

As far as I know there aren't any triple chainguides, so if you want to keep the triple up front the best you'll be able to do is get a clutch derailleur and something like this


I'm not sure how much it would help though, the main cause of chaindropping is the chain bouncing off the top of the chainring, which isn't really affected by either of those things.

If you're willing to replace your entire drivetrain you have a few of options. You could probably get a 1x10 with a narrow-wide chainring and a clutch derailleur for €200-€250. Mine has yet to drop a chain in a year of riding when everything was working properly, although I'm not 100% sure it would be france-proof if you're planning on rattling a hardtail over every braking bump in the country..

[Rock Souled]

Well, based off what you've said either Neil's solution or mine will do. A roller like the superstar one will be perfect with two chainrings and bash guard, back in the day it's how I used to keep my chain in line... speaking of which, mightn't be a bad idea to nab myself one of those when my first dole check comes in.

[cathalferris]

Also consider upgrading to a rear mech with a clutch, as that will go a long long way towards removing one source of extra play in the chain. The reduction in chain slap will have the effect of reducing the chain's ability to skip out at the top.

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[Psycholist]

Haven't lost a chain on my 3 x 10 with a shadow+ derailleur yet, and I mostly ride on roots... But then again for me the chain dropping on 3 chainring setups has never been a problem unless the chain/rings were pretty worn anyway. The clutch derailleur makes things a lot quieter though . You'll have to go to 10 speed if you're not there already though.

[Heald]

Don't take this the wrong way but is it technique if the bike is set up right for a 3x

When descending stick it in the big ring up front to increase chain tension and avoid the extreme ends of the cassette, I don't remember having bother when doing this anywhere I'm riding. If I stick in the middle ring I'll lose the chain a bit.


I am however not particularly gnarr...

[dannyk]

Those little C-Guides are great - definitely helped with the issue for me, but in the end, I ended up mincing it far too easily so I don't think it'll survive france.

[dannyk]

Those little C-Guides are great - definitely helped with the issue for me, but in the end, I ended up mincing it far too easily so I don't think it'll survive france.