SRAM RED eTap AXS compatible Chain Catcher?

[jbattermann]

Hello,

I used to have and use the "K-Edge PRO Braze-On Chain Catcher" with my pre-AXS eTap bike and it fit perfectly etc, but after switching the same bike to the new eTap AXS Front derailleur, the K-Edge chaincatcher no longer fit.. apparently because the FD itself is fitted quite a bit further down the frame's FD mount and therefore the chain catcher itself does no longer fit properly.

Does anyone have a chaincatcher on their eTap AXS FD and if so, which one?

Cheers and thanks,
-J

[SlowMark]

I fitted a SRAM chain catcher last week after numerous chain drops - it has cured teh problem. The SRAM chaincatcher is a lot easier to adjust and get in the right place than the k-edge one (which I have on my other bike).

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-p ... xQQAvD_BwE

[jbattermann]

Awesome, thanks @SlowMark!

[ChiZ01]

chain catcher is a must for any SRAM FD, unless you enjoy digging your chain out of crank spindle

[wheelbuilder]

Those K-Edge ones used to really suck. You needed four hands to get them set up right. The Sram ones are super simple and work well. You can get them within a millimeter of the chain.

[Calnago]

Does K-Edge even still make the version that doesn’t have independent adjustment from the derailleur. I would never even consider a chaincatcher that doesn’t have independent adjustment from the derailleur. I replaced any of those years ago. And I certainly adjust them to within 0.5mm of the chain. I use a .28mm card as a feeler gauge and that’s the gap I shoot for.

[jbattermann]

I fitted a SRAM chain catcher last week after numerous chain drops - it has cured teh problem. The SRAM chaincatcher is a lot easier to adjust and get in the right place than the k-edge one (which I have on my other bike).

https://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-p ... xQQAvD_BwE

Aaaand yep - I can confirm the original SRAM Chain Spotter (00.7618.013.000) works like a charm on the eTAP AXS Front Derailleur. Thanks again @SlowMark!

[SuperPuppet]

Great info. My new bike with AXS eTap is on the way from Canyon and I want to pre empt the issue. I had Sram 10 speed on my BMC and it was impossible. Ended up flicking the group and putting Dura Ace 11 speed.

[DaveS]

I put the k-edge pro on one of my bikes and it did nothing to stop two chains drops, even with the device almost rubbing the chain. The device is so weak, the chain can slide between it and the chain ring.

[SuperPuppet]

I put the k-edge pro on one of my bikes and it did nothing to stop two chains drops, even with the device almost rubbing the chain. The device is so weak, the chain can slide between it and the chain ring.

Better off getting the genuine article Dave.

[Johnny Rad]

Happily used this w/eTap for years...

http://bikeonline.it/en/accessories/689 ... 00000.html