XX1 Bashgaurd

[CoppellStereo]

Are there any bashguards for the XX1? I know there is the MRP AMG but I'm not worried about the chainguide, more about bashing.

[CoppellStereo]

Sadly this is the same response I got from MRP.

[voodoo5]

Yeah the XCG in 36T.

[CoppellStereo]

For some reason I was having a hard time finding something like that, thanks voodoo!

[skidad]

North Shore Billet will have a new XX1 spider with a removable bash guard very soon. Rings will be available in a few different sizes.

[CoppellStereo]

Sick! Too bad I bought a MRP AMG 28-32t ISCG '05 and cut off the top guide.

[highrustler]

shouldn't the XCG be ideal for XX1?

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[TANK01]

Will the Gamut P20 bashguard fit on the XX1 crank?

[skidad]

Will the Gamut P20 bashguard fit on the XX1 crank?

No, different bolt pattern and the XX1 crank is chain ring only.

[Schmucker]

The chain will protect the ring.

[scrublover]

The chain will protect the ring.

Only to a certain extent. It's still quite possible to bend it, break teeth, or screw up the chain enough that it'll not shift properly and possibly exploderize your rear derailleur.

There are those of us that ride places where bash protection is a good thing. Trying to be smooth and not bash things is obviously a good way to go, but that doesn't always work as planned.

The AMG is probaly the best bet at this point, trim to suit, as long as you have a frame with either a threaded BB or ISCG tabs. If not, have to wait for something else to crop up on the aftermarket.

[car_nut]

Only to a certain extent. It's still quite possible to bend it, break teeth, or screw up the chain enough that it'll not shift properly and possibly exploderize your nutz on the stem when your chain breaks.

That's my reason. Failed attempts at going up rock ledges or over pointy topped boulders have left my guard looking like it was dragged behind a car. Partially pealing a chain plate off and then having it snap under power is something I've experienced only once and would recommend avoiding.

[limba]

Here you go.

Wolf Tooth Components Cranks It Up with 88 BCD and GXP Integrated Bash XX1 Rings - Bike Rumor

[Laterilus]

I went with the MRP AMG. It's pretty sweet, but I think I'll take a look at the Wolf tooth components once a couple others get them and can report some feedback. The AMG is nice but didn't fit my Specialized Stumpy EVO exactly the way I wanted it. I have the 2.5mm shim behind the AMG, but the backside is still touching the side of my downtube. If I put another 1mm shim behind the AMG, it moves the guide too far out and it rubs the chain too much on the granny gears. Should my fat ass just get better endurance so I don't have to use my granny gears all the time? Yes, but that is another story. Right now, I'd prefer it not rubbing on the guide. I guess I could cut off the top guide, but I'd like to sell it once I move to something like what Wolf tooth components is offering. I must say though MRP still did a pretty good job here. The skid plate portion only hangs below the chainring about 1/2" so you still get the nice clearance benefit of XX1.