e*13's carbon LG1 guide prototype is said to be at least as strong as the alloy version but 30 grams lighter!
e*thirteen had their wares on display at the Interbike Dirt Demo. Carbon fiber prototypes of their LG1 guide and the TRS+ Dual guide were on display among the rest of their stellar product line. Peruse the gallery for the full low down.
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- The TRS+ crankset offers dual ring versatility and range but can be run with a guide ring if you decide to switch to a 1x setup later.
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- The steel LG1 chainguide offers a very affordable and tough option for downhillers on a budget.
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- The TRS+ guide is a favorite of aggressive trail riders that demand ultimate chain security at absolute minimal weight.
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- An inspection of this cross section of a Scandium e*13 TRS rim will reveal how reinforced the spoke holes are. This combined with the tall rim profile is designed to handle high spoke tensions to produce one of the stiffest wheels available.
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- Each Peaty signature guide is numbered. This example is 007. Seems like the perfect number the British secret agent of downhill.
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- Here is the Steve Peat signature guide. Only 350 will be made. If you want one, you need to order it now.
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- e*13 has 1x XCX guides available for every frame configuration out there. They are light, look good, and absolutely get the job done.
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- Another look at the 30mm alloy spindle and lockring setup on the TRSr cranks.
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- Behold, the TRSr crank in its simple, highly machined glory.
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- Colored bashrings and chainguide parts are available too so you can set yourself apart from the crowd.
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- Here are examples of the many bottom bracket options available for e*13 crank users. BB30, BB86, BSA, PF30… they are all covered.
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- Here you can see the new shim-less bearing preload adjuster on the non-drive crank arm. No tools required, simply adjust it by hand and you are good to go. It will stay right where you put it. The burly red 30mm alloy spindle is visible here that gives you bb30 stiffness on bikes that use any bottom bracket standard.
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- Changing chainrings is a cinch and only requires the e*13 bottom bracket tool to get the job done via the nickel plated steel lockring.
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- The TRSr single ring crankset was one of the most exciting products at the e*13 booth. It is such a clean, light, and stiff setup for aggressive riding.
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- e*13’s guide rings are available in a rainbow of colors and in 1 tooth increments so you can get the exact gear ratio you want.
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- This is the carbon hub shell of a TRS hub. It is super thin but amazingly strong.
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- Take a peek inside the carbon/aluminum LG1 hub to see how e*13 is able to keep them so light with such big flanges.
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- e*13’s carbon LG1 guide prototype is said to be at least as strong as the alloy version but 30 grams lighter!
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- This carbon TRS dual guide is revision 2 in the prototyping process and looks tantalizingly close to a finished product.
