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Upgrade from X9 to X9
What?? Can't be an upgrade man, its more like a repair. Yes, its true, this expensive stuff does wear out. So what has hindered me since I built up my "do all mountain" bike, a Mojo HD with a 2x drivetrain was that it was near impossible to get a chain-guard installed effectively. Read the long ongoing thread in the Ibis zone if you was bored.
So finally, Sram has come out with a 24-38 (replacing my 26-39) with a bashguard. Nice for the AM riding scene. The only thing I wish was that the bashguard was slightly taller and thicker on the cusp to further deflect rocks kicked up by the wheels. This stuff isn't cheap. $130. As you can see from the photos, the old set was pretty chingered up. Drivetrain lasted a year, and this is with chaincare just about taking place after every ride. I use the T9 chain lube and found that wiping it off the chain a couple of minutes of sitting is best. On their directions, they say let it sit for a couple hours. I found this to leave too much wax buildup and in that wax was grit. I live in the dusty and rocky nirvana called gun toting Arizona.
My plan for this year is to purchase a ultrasonic cleaner, and a park tool, quick link remover. Physically get that chain cleaner than a wipeoff and relube. My LBS has a digital chain measure device, so I can now get the most mileage from the chain. This gear is crazy expensive for me and I have to be a little more smart about drivetrain care. Thought I'd pass this on.
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