mrp or e13??

[fiddy_ryder]

need a guide. started dropping the chain last week. either gonna be a e13 sts, or mrp mini me.. i like the e 13 because of the indestructable plastic bash. i like hte mrp becuase of its simplicity...

so whats the vote..

[Polandspring88]

For the most part everyone is going to say E.13, but I like my MRP.

[Jayridesacove]

I was using mrp for 3 years till I switched to e13 in 2004.

[fiddy_ryder]

I was using mrp for 3 years till I switched to e13 in 2004.

any particular reason for the switch? im guessing you prefer the e13..

[Jayridesacove]

Just wanted to try something new. Also, my mrp bashguard ended up getting too beatup and bent. At a race in Snowshoe in 2003, the boomerang and bashguard took a large hit and I ended up retiring the guide after that race because the metal was all mangled up.

[livetheride514]

e13...there is no other option. haha.

[black noise]

Everyone will say E13. If you're posting this in the freeride forum then I guess you're freeriding and you should probably get an E13 if you plan on smashing your guide. Also, the E13 is a very simple guide, just a boomerang with a roller and a bashguard. I've seen many bent MRPs though, and a lot with dropped chains. They don't look totally durable.

If you want to race, or want a lighter guide there are also Gamut (http://www.gamutusa.com) chainguides which are similar in design to the E13 (boomerang/bash combo) but considerably lighter. They make 2 guides, one with an aluminum bash and one with a plastic one like the E13. I ran the plastic bashguard at Whistler for 4 days and had no issues.

[downhill66]

e13 they have strong bash guards

[BigMike]

the MRP uses very thin metal, and bends very easily. They are not ment for hardcore abuse. The don't come with bash guards, but there is the option to buy one. E.13 are ment for abuse, and come with the big lexan bashguard. If you ever case somthing with an MRP, you will probably break somthing. As stated earlier, the MRP is lighter, but for FR, I would probably go with the e.13. I have both, and know from experiance about the smashing of the MRP :(

and.... E.13 Support is AMAZING! (there are actually some members of this board that are e.13 techs)

[snoopz666]

http://www.ridemonkey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=129694

this is why they are so popular

[menachite]

Here's a vote for the MRP System 3

[BigMike]

Proof of E.13's kick ass tech support taken from another thread:

Hey Mack,
please get in touch with me at support@e13components.com and I'll be happy to take a look at your setup. You shouldn't ever be loosing a chain if it's a perfect setup.

regards,
Jonas

[fiddy_ryder]

Proof of E.13's kick ass tech support taken from another thread:

i saw that.. then i shot of an email to ask about fitment to my ironhorse. they emailed back within 20 mins...

[dirtyamerican]

e.13 is easy to set up if you read the directions. It does take some time to get dialed exactly right. I don't think I'd try anything else than the STS.