Building on their integrated guard patent*, MRP will begin shipping a new, innovative series of components designed to protect chain rings and cranks from damage due to the occasional rock or log encounter.

The XCG guards consist of a replaceable polycarbonate Skid direct-mounted to a 4mm thick alloy back plate.

Lots of cross country riders don't want to give up their big ring in exchange for a crank-mounted bash guard, nor do they want to add a large, heavy bash ring on top of an outer chain ring.

With an XCG, you can keep the big chain ring on and not worry about damaging it on obstacles. The XCG is light weight, and costs a lot less than replacing a high quality 44T ring, so it's a great accessory for the fast and technically aggressive XC rider or for any rider looking to protect their investment.

The XCG Triple and XCG Single install easily on any XC frame and add no rotational weight to the drive train. OEM deliveries of the XCG Series begin in April, with aftermarket introduction soon following.

XCG Triple
· Protects triple crank outer rings up to 44T.
· Raised upper profile catches chain from inboard drops.
· Bottom-bracket mount or ISCG.
· Weight: 100g.

XCG Single
· Protects chain rings up to 36T.
· Great for single-speed setups.
· Bottom-bracket mount or ISCG.
· Weight: 90g.

*US Patent #7066856

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