Help needed with triple roller chain device

[naboo]

I managed to get hold of a cheap chain device for my 1x9 setup on my firemountain, however I've searched the Internet for pics to help with the fitting but have struggled to find any

Do I lose one of the rollers?, would you fit it at the angle it is pictured? Ie the longest arm in line with the seat tube?

Cheers

 

[Dead Rats]

Pretty sure that's the right way up as those five little bolts should hold a curved piece on, which in turn grub screws onto your BB shell :shock:

Beyond that I can't help though, not sure what the hex nut second from left is for :?:

 

[ba57ards]

I think that hex bolt is for an inner bash plate like the older mrp copy's and normally they have 2 rollers on them not 3

 

[naboo]

Cheers, I've fitted it like in the position shown but yet to try it out, I've also posted in the -97 section and most say the spatula looking part is at 12 o clock.

It doesn't appear to be in standard state and is a little strange, but if it works...it works and cost £8 ! Being a tight git couldn't bring myself to spend £50+ on a new guide.

There is no adjustment on 2 of the rollers, luckily it seems to fit a 32t ring but can't see it working on anything bigger?

Been told the spatula/3 cut outs at 12 o clock were for an anti rotation clamp, which seems to make sense although it does seem a bit overkill??!. Was wondering if the spatula was meant for another position with an adjustable slider or similar mounted originally?

 

[naboo]

Doesn't look right does it ??!
I'm wondering if spatula goes in chain tensioner position (8 o clockish) and as suggested there is no roller at 4/5 o clock but a bash?

 

[ba57ards]

Take the front roller off its not needed then try ajustingn the angle of he two back rollers (leave the bb) loose till it looks and feels ok

 

[naboo]

I'm going to hack off the spatula arm, it's unsightly and I've tried flipping it and using it like a normal boomerang