XLC Chain Guard CR-A18
- Trustpilot rating 4.7/5
- Easy returns
Ask a question about this product
Email Customer ServiceDescription
Description
Very light and durable
This XLC chain guide is made from the lightweight and durable 6061-T6 aluminium with a matt finish. This means the guide won't add unnecessary weight to your bike, and it has good strength so you'll keep good guidance on bumpy terrain.
Suitable for most 1x drivetrains
This XLC chain guide is suitable for most 1x9, 1x10 and 1x11 drivetrains. The guide is available in different sizes, namely suitable for a tube diameter of 31.8 mm and for a tube diameter of 34.9 mm.
Reviews
Reviews
Most recent reviews
4 / 5
Just great
My first ride is over and the chainguide did its job, for me a very good upgrade for my mountain bike, am very happy with my purchase.
Pros & Cons
4 / 5
Good experience
top
5 / 5
Ensures your chain stays on your chainring even on very rough terrain.
Does what it is supposed to do and is not noticeable. On a very rough trip of 130km on rough terrain, the chain did not fall off once. So I like it!
Pros & Cons
5 / 5
Top product
Works well there chain won't come off.
Pros & Cons
3 / 5
Not suitable for smaller front sprockets (32T)
Sturdy chain guide that is easy to adjust. Important downside: the chain guide is fixed low on the tube. With a 32-tooth front bar, the attachment comes up against the rear tube, so the chain guide cannot be attached low enough. Since, in my opinion, most modern MTBs have 32-tooth front sprockets, this construction is a nuisance and not usable for many. A chain guide that is usable is the XLC Chain Guide CR-A19, which I hope Mantel will include in its range. It also has a lot of space on the side of the chain, as this chain guide is also compatible with 9x. In any case, the CR-A18 is going back to Mantel.
Pros & Cons
5
Ensures your chain stays on your chainring even on very rough terrain.
Does what it is supposed to do and is not noticeable. On a very rough trip of 130km on rough terrain, the chain did not fall off once. So I like it!
-
Chain stays securely on the chainring
-
Light
-
Strong
-
No spacers for other tube diameters included
3
Not suitable for smaller front sprockets (32T)
Sturdy chain guide that is easy to adjust. Important downside: the chain guide is fixed low on the tube. With a 32-tooth front bar, the attachment comes up against the rear tube, so the chain guide cannot be attached low enough. Since, in my opinion, most modern MTBs have 32-tooth front sprockets, this construction is a nuisance and not usable for many. A chain guide that is usable is the XLC Chain Guide CR-A19, which I hope Mantel will include in its range. It also has a lot of space on the side of the chain, as this chain guide is also compatible with 9x. In any case, the CR-A18 is going back to Mantel.
-
Solid quality
-
Well adjustable
-
Does not fit 32T front blade
-
Very roomy for 12x
Related products
Related products
XLC Chain Guard CR-A18 | Bikeshield Clearshield Roll | Bikeshield Full Pack | Rotor Chain Catcher | |
7 reviews | 11 reviews | 19 reviews | 12 reviews | |
Bike Type | Mountain bike | |||
Number of gears | 9/10/11 speed | |||
Drivetrain Type | 1 x 9 / 1 x 10 / 1 x 11 | |||
Type of Frame | Dual Suspension MTB / eMTB / Gravel / Hardtail MTB | Dual Suspension MTB / eMTB / Gravel / Hardtail MTB / Road | Dual Suspension MTB / eMTB / Gravel / Hardtail MTB / Road | Gravel / Road |
Diameter | 34.9 mm / 31.8 mm | |||
Colour | Black | Glossy / Matte / Shiny | Glossy / Matte | Black / Red |
22.31 | From 28.41 | 27.40 | 20.28 | |
This product | View product | View product | View product |