2012 Dirt 100: E*Thirteen LG1+
There was a time when chain devices were almost Meccano– like in appearance, and it has to be said they were mostly a nightmare. Things have moved on though, designs have evolved, and now we’ve got to the point where we have this LG1+ which is so good we can’t see how it can be improved, and neither it seems can e*thirteen because the design has remained the same for a few years now.
What makes it so good? Well, first and foremost it’s faultless in its ability to keep a chain on. Secondly the substantial ‘taco’ bash guard can withstand some serious impacts and does a great job in protecting everything else.
And finally, but by no means least is its user friendliness. It’ll fit pretty much any bike and it really is a pleasure to work with. We never thought we’d say that about a chain device, but this beauty has proved us wrong. Long may it stay this way.
Price: £129.00
Silverfish 01752 843 882
www.e13components.com
One of the best bits of kit I’ve ever used! What they don’t mention above is the wide angle of entry/exit the guides have- ideal for 10 speed.
would anyone wanna swap a LG1+ black 36-40 iscg 05 for a 32-36 iscg 05 ?? don’t mind what colour. Cheers
The srs+ is worth the extra weight for the bash gaurd.
worst product on my bike, massively overhyped for being fashionable IMO. First, when the brittle plastic started cracking for no reason i was told by e-thirteen that i was using the wrong chain oil, which caused the cracking. Second, how is it possible to make a super-simple thing like a chain guide so bloody fiddly!? It doesnt need to be!
I think you are doing something wrong Tom as I’ve had them on my last 5 or 6 bikes with no problems whatsoever and so have nearly all my friends.
The old ones were great, but the newer ones definitley seem brittle. And who the hell designs a chain guide that isnt compatible with certain brands of oil???