Oval chain rings and chain guide?

joelss84

joelss84

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Hey was just wondering if you can run a chain guide on an oval chain ring.
Im interested in buying a an absolute black oval ring I heard they were the best lol is this true?
 
tasty.dirt74

tasty.dirt74

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Currently running a absolute black eccentric nw chainring with no guide. It has not dropped, and it has been ridden on some pretty harsh terrain.
 
Boom King

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I like my OneUp traction ring, works a treat. No guide and no drops btw.
 
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kanemb

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Im running an absolute black oval ring, there is a bit of up and down movement of the chain but i reckon you could use a chain guide with it. You would just have to make sure the guide is adjusted to account for the movement, if your using one with a bash plate thingy it would have to be large enough to protect the "long" side of the chain ring. I reckon you can feel the oval a bit when coasting and it messed my rad wheelies up at first. But I also cleared a really steep techy pinch that ive probably ridden 20 times before and never made it up on my first ride.
 
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jazza_wil

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I have a mrp amg guide and just ordered a OneUp traction oval ring. I cant be trusted without a bash ring or some sort! anyone else with this combo? sure it will be fine
 
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GRPABT1

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77designz chain guide on mine. I'd never go without one, if it's ever likely to drop it'll be when you don't want it to during a race. This thing weighs 17g, what's the worry?
 

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LukeJH

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Yep works.

Run an absolute black 30-34 oval tooth ring with an e13 top guide with no problems and no dropped chains. No need for a bottom chain guide roller
 
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