Bash ring...fitting?

[Chunky]

Hi all, I have just got an E13 bash ring 44t the idea to still have the full range of gears with a guard. Is there anyone out there who is running 3 rings and a guard. I think i may have to grind a bit away along the crank arm groove to give it more space for mech clearance etc.
Anyone got any ideas?
thanks

[Dave F]

You can't run 3 rings and a guard - the bash-ring is to replace the big cog.

[warwick hunt]

i used to run a blackspire big ring protector on my norco, that's specifically designed to work with a triple chainring up front, never had any problems with it.

[Dave F]

Well there you go - every day is a learning day! Not sure if the supercharger is the same as the Blackspire Big Ring - but it looks the same (doesn't it?) - I would think that you shouldn't need to grind anything off to make it fit though....

[crashtest dummy]

I used to have a tooth fairy on my Specialized and used a triple chainring set up with out any grinding or adjustments necessary.Might be worth lookin at an alternative bash gaurd if your gonna lose some gears.Just a thought.

[Chunky]

I have tried with the big ring reversed which kind of works but the E13 is a bit on the thick side. I was thinking of grinding a bit more of a groove along where the crank arm fits, this would then push the guard out giving clearance with the aid of washers. But reluctant to start grinding a new piece of kit if I don't need to...

[warwick hunt]

Chunky said:

I have tried with the big ring reversed which kind of works but the E13 is a bit on the thick side. I was thinking of grinding a bit more of a groove along where the crank arm fits, this would then push the guard out giving clearance with the aid of washers. But reluctant to start grinding a new piece of kit if I don't need to...

or just buy the right bash guard........

[bobtknob]

e*13 superchargers are designed to replace the big ring, not work with it.
If you want to run a big ring with a bash, you will have to get a different one

[The Green Bullit]

e13 bashguard wont fit with three rings you want to try one of these puppies:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31508

It fits in place of a bottom bracket spacer (like the old chain devices used to) and is a bash guard as well as preventing the chain falling off on the inside

I keep meaning to get one for my hardtail after going 90 degrees off a log at whinlatter and grindingthe chainring on my new slx chainset.

[earthworm jim]

To be honest, i think you're wasting you're time and money with this. A bash ring isnt required for xc riding. I only run one on my DH bike, and dont see the need for it on my xc bike. And believe me, my xc bike gets some abuse....

[Chunky]

Ok then...does anyone want to buy an Ethirteen 44t bash guard not used only tried to fit but couldn't...?

[Chunky]

You know what i was telling Neilinboro not to bother because if you fall on the ring it isn't going to save you. I guess it will have to be one of these if i really need to get one. Like the lads have said xc don't need them and i'm more xc than dh

The Green Bullit said:

e13 bashguard wont fit with three rings you want to try one of these puppies:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=31508

It fits in place of a bottom bracket spacer (like the old chain devices used to) and is a bash guard as well as preventing the chain falling off on the inside

I keep meaning to get one for my hardtail after going 90 degrees off a log at whinlatter and grindingthe chainring on my new slx chainset.

[luke]

just get a cheap steel big ring it'll be lighter than fuckin about with the bash guard and when you knacker it it'll be a couple of quid to replace. don't start grinding things that are designed to be strong it'll only lead to tears!