Gamut dual ring vs. Blackspire Stinger & C4 Bashguard

g_k · 12-05-2009, 02:44 PM

So I did test ride an Enduro recently which comes the new Gamut dual ring guide. I was fairly impressed with the guide, no noise and flawless operation. However

1.) I can't really order one anywhere

2.) If the pricing is in line with e13, its more than twice as much as the Blackspire combo.

So I actually have heard only good stuff about the Stinger, but how does it compare regarding noise level? Anyone tried one with 22/36 chainring combos? If I go for blackspire, I'd go for

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...x?ModelID=5357

and

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=17282

Any opinions one the above questions?

Cheers

apeshape · 12-05-2009, 06:46 PM

Stinger is fine. It's dead simple and does what it needs to. I have been running the Gamut dual for a while now and actually think it works better. The only thing I recommend is putting lock-tight on the roller set screw. I lost a roller but Gamut replaced it within days.

Bryan · 12-05-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apeshape

The only thing I recommend is putting lock-tight on the roller set screw.

it actually comes with a little note that recommends just that.

King of Fasia · 12-05-2009, 10:45 PM

If you are price concious the Stinger is your ticket, I run it and it works flawlessly. If you want to spend money get the Gamut.

Bryan · 12-05-2009, 10:52 PM

how much is the MRSP of the Gamut in Canada? and for that price does it come with a bash?

King of Fasia · 12-05-2009, 10:56 PM

No idea on the Gamut, but I think I paid $65 for the Blackspire combo @ my local shop.

apeshape · 12-06-2009, 07:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bighitter

it actually comes with a little note that recommends just that.

mine didn't...wish it did.

Bryan · 12-06-2009, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apeshape

mine didn't...wish it did.

i was wonder why my note started with
ATTN: Dave

Sublime · 12-06-2009, 06:00 PM

black spire works just fine. the gammut concept is exactly the same (that of using a bash ring and a chain tensioner/roller)

Bryce · 12-07-2009, 10:19 PM

whatever happened to that crazy XT front derailleur with a big guide/cage on it. Anyone using those?

biggles604 · 12-07-2009, 10:25 PM

Stingers work, require little to no maintenance, are quiet, easy to mount, readily available and cheaper than anything else out there. Like it was already mentioned, the only reason to buy anything else is because you want a different brand label on a part noone will see, or you just like spending more money.

FullMonty · 12-07-2009, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by biggles604

Stingers work, require little to no maintenance, are quiet, easy to mount, readily available and cheaper than anything else out there. Like it was already mentioned, the only reason to buy anything else is because you want a different brand label on a part noone will see, or you just like spending more money.

or the stinger doesn't fit, like on my Rune. then you get an E13 DS.

12-05-2009, 02:44 PM	#1
g_k Huh? Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 262 Rep Power: 22339	Gamut dual ring vs. Blackspire Stinger & C4 Bashguard So I did test ride an Enduro recently which comes the new Gamut dual ring guide. I was fairly impressed with the guide, no noise and flawless operation. However 1.) I can't really order one anywhere 2.) If the pricing is in line with e13, its more than twice as much as the Blackspire combo. So I actually have heard only good stuff about the Stinger, but how does it compare regarding noise level? Anyone tried one with 22/36 chainring combos? If I go for blackspire, I'd go for http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...x?ModelID=5357 and http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...?ModelID=17282 Any opinions one the above questions? Cheers

12-05-2009, 06:46 PM	#2
apeshape In the trees Join Date: May 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 4,858 Rep Power: 78419	Stinger is fine. It's dead simple and does what it needs to. I have been running the Gamut dual for a while now and actually think it works better. The only thing I recommend is putting lock-tight on the roller set screw. I lost a roller but Gamut replaced it within days. __________________ You can all go to hell. I'll be joining you shortly and I'm bringing beer and cheetos.

12-05-2009, 10:45 PM	#4
King of Fasia I'm Ron Burgundy? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fasia Posts: 2,163 Rep Power: 1007819	If you are price concious the Stinger is your ticket, I run it and it works flawlessly. If you want to spend money get the Gamut. __________________ Shed head!

12-05-2009, 10:56 PM	#6
King of Fasia I'm Ron Burgundy? Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fasia Posts: 2,163 Rep Power: 1007819	No idea on the Gamut, but I think I paid $65 for the Blackspire combo @ my local shop. __________________ Shed head!

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12-05-2009, 10:52 PM	#5
Bryan bighitter who? Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: not close enough to the riding Posts: 6,294 Rep Power: 10604291	how much is the MRSP of the Gamut in Canada? and for that price does it come with a bash?

12-06-2009, 06:00 PM	#9
Sublime Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 362 Rep Power: 430092	black spire works just fine. the gammut concept is exactly the same (that of using a bash ring and a chain tensioner/roller)

12-07-2009, 10:19 PM	#10
Bryce Registered Abuser Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: high as f%*k Posts: 6,979 Rep Power: 3139475	whatever happened to that crazy XT front derailleur with a big guide/cage on it. Anyone using those?

12-07-2009, 10:25 PM	#11
biggles604 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 11,506 Rep Power: 5733283	Stingers work, require little to no maintenance, are quiet, easy to mount, readily available and cheaper than anything else out there. Like it was already mentioned, the only reason to buy anything else is because you want a different brand label on a part noone will see, or you just like spending more money.

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