In this article I will review the Scott Scale Direct Mount Chainguide that will support my 1×12 speed Shimano Deore XT M8100 set-up for the Scott Scale 925 mountain bike. On all my bikes I’m using a chain catcher, simply because a damaged frame will easily justify the investment of a proper chain guide.
Direct Mount
Alugear Aero Boost Chainring for Shimano Direct Mount
In this article I will review the Alugear Aero Boost Chainring for Shimano Direct Mount, which is one of the very few aero chainrings for a mountain bike. I’m riding a Rotor no-Q Aero chainring on my Canyon Ultimate CF SLX 8 and a Wolf Tooth Aero Chainring for Shimano GRX 820 on the Canyon CF SL 8 gravel bike.
Works Components GEO Chainring for Shimano Direct Mount
In this article I will chare my thoughts on the Works Components Geo Chainring for Shimano Direct Mount. Beautifully designed “honey-comb-like” structure, that looks awesome on a Shimano Deore XT M8100 Hollowtech II crankset. The Shimano TL-FC41 Tool can be used to install this Direct Mount Chainring.