Haven't dropped a chain in two CX seasons

Coupled with a clutched RD you will not drop your chain, no chain watcher required. This thing is bombproof

Pros: Retains chain, no drops off the front ring when coupled with clutched rear derailleur

Cons: Has "Race Face" written ALL OVER IT. Seriously? They couldn't just make it black with one logo

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: May 09, 2017
Reviewed by: Bryan S.

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Worked for me

I trained and raced all last cyclocross season with one of these (40 tooth) paired with a full Ultegra 6700 drivetrain (derailleur, chain, shifters, cassette). Not a single drop. Pretty awesome.. I'll be using it again next season.

Pros: Works as advertised.

Cons: None, really.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: February 06, 2015
Reviewed by: Dolan H.

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Awesome. Sticks like glue.

I paired this with a clutch derailleur for a 1x10 cyclocross drivetrain. I can't believe how well this chainring holds on to the chain. it's quite amazing and refreshing going from a dual guard setup.



Pros: Works as advertised.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: August 20, 2014
Reviewed by: Erik

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Excellent

I picked up a 44t version for my All City Mr. Pink I'm running as 1x10. So far it's serving it's purpose excellently. I experienced a couple chain drops on my previous 3/32 "standard" front chainring. Instead of adding a chain guide I figured I'd give the narrow wide option a try. The Race Face one is reasonably priced so I opted for it.

Picked it up at the store, installed it as soon as I got home. First impressions on it were great - nicely packaged, nicely machined high quality piece. I wasn't horribly impressed with the RACEFACE graphics all over it but it's growing on me.

I've put a couple hundred miles on it so far riding and no dropped chains, even riding over bumpy stuff, pedaling hard while shifting and even when running the largest cog in back with less than ideal chainline. All set up with SRAM shifter/rear derailleur/cassette/chain and it all plays nicely together and runs whisper quiet. Exactly what I was after.

Pros: Price, fit/finish quality, it works like it is supposed to.

Cons: Loud graphics.

Would Buy Again: Yes
Would Recommend: Yes

Reviewed on: June 30, 2014
Reviewed by: Cameron

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