All Arround MTB

MRP’s latest offering has a ‘Whippersnapper’ lower guide integrated into its skid plate to keep the chain on track through really rough sections without the added drag and wear of a jockey wheel. Fitting was straightforward, and although clearance was tight on the Kona Process 111 we bolted it to initially, it worked well regardless and fitted other test bikes fine.

This lightweight upper guide mounts to ISCG-05 tabs for a really secure fit and can be adjusted to accommodate chainrings from 26 to 38t. Fitting is easy and MRP provide enough spacers to fettle the spacing to your heart’s content.

AT ITS BEST, MRP’s evolved Stage is even smoother than before, but accurate, instruction following set-up is crucial.

MRP’S NEWSXG chain guide is intended to be used with a narrow/wide-toothed single chainring and clutch mech for ultimate chain security, and has been designed to be at home on everything from downhill rigs to short-travel trail bikes.

TODAY’S CHAIN-RETAINING chainrings and clutch rear mechs do a great job of keeping your chain on, but sometimes it pays to be prepared for the unexpected, and this is where the AMg comes in. This top-only enduro/trail guide is designed to give additional insurance on rough terrain.

MRP's Stage trades high weight and slightly limited travel for impressively smooth performance and minimal servicing reliability.

The Stage is billed as MRP’s enduro fork, but the new platform offers a lot to trail riders as well. Our 130-millimeter-travel test fork felt right at home on a snappy 120-mil 29er. The Stage is not the lightest fork we’re highlighting, but it’s within 100 grams of our other favorites. Besides, the 34-millimeter stanchions and overbuilt magnesium lowers dare you to shred as though you’ve never counted a gram in your life.

SO GOOD: MRP have combined the bashguard and lower guide on the G3 so you can swing the whole section out of the way for easier fitting.