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General => Tech Forum => Topic started by: numbnuts on June 27, 2003, 03:16:24 am

Title: mrp lrp on Evo
Post by: numbnuts on June 27, 2003, 03:16:24 am

I really like the LRP chain guide and am thinking of putting one on my Evo. Does anyone know if this requires any modification to the frame/bottom bracket/cranks. I am currently using a truvativ gigapipe isis bb with hussevelt cranks. I will obviously be removing the big chainring and using  the 34-24. Any comments on dropping the big ring? I think i only use when i need some extra speed going down on roads[ over taking cars] but i hardly use on trails. I find that i do drop the chain quite a bit Dh-ing, also i suppose there will be less chain slap.
Also with this set up and a 34-11 cassette will i be able to use a shorter cage xt der?

Title: Re: mrp lrp on Evo
Post by: jimbo on June 27, 2003, 06:25:27 am

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Also with this set up and a 34-11 cassette will i be able to use a shorter cage xt der?

The short cage XT 9 speed is rated for the 11-34 cassette.

http://bike.shimano.com/mtb/DeoreXT/componenttemplate.asp?partnumber=RD-M750-GS

Title: Re: mrp lrp on Evo
Post by: RED5 on June 28, 2003, 02:57:01 am

It should work fine with the stock 118(?) BB and no mods.







Also, Truvativ makes a 28/38 rings combo for there FR cranks, so you won't lose as much of the Big ring gearing for those dh sessions. Just remember if you swap rings you'll need a new bashguard the LRP only covers up to a 34, I'd suggest an Evil(E13) Supercharger Mtn X. Good luck







(http://go-ride.com/bashrings/evil.jpg)

Title: Re: mrp lrp on Evo
Post by: numbnuts on June 30, 2003, 03:08:15 am

RED5, now that makes a whole lot of sense, but i suppose it will take some adjusting to, I am going to try and search out some info re the Evil, if you have any links please let me know. thanks [smiley=evil.gif]

Title: Evil info...
Post by: RED5 on June 30, 2003, 04:18:29 pm

http://evilbikes.com/components.htm . Please forgive my ignorance I didn't realize that MRP makes an LRP that goes up to a 38t. Personally I would just buy the Evil DRS(pic) and call it a day. You can contact Truvativ about the rings if you have a hard time finding them @ 805-787-0917. Great guys and they sell direct.

(http://evilbikes.com/images/components/drs_opening.jpg)
MRP used to be pimp when they were the only game in town. But there is a new Big Dog on the prowl and it's EVIL!!! Peace.

Title: Re: mrp lrp on Evo
Post by: numbnuts on July 01, 2003, 02:26:48 am

hey you should be a rep for Evil. I was pretty much sold on the lrp until i saw that pic you posted. I have to have that on my bike. it looks so frickin evil.