Chain catchers are nothing new. But a dual sided catcher for double chainrings? Now that is interesting. And that is exactly what Wickwerks is offering with their new Sentinel. Designed to fit over most road and CX dual chainring set ups, the Sentinel will prevent the chain from dropping off to the inside, but it should also prevent accidental derailments to the outside. With simple installation, and an adjustable fit, the Sentinel is an interesting addition to the Wickwerks line up…
Mounting in a similar fashion to most other chain catchers, the Sentinel works with braze on style front derailleurs and is designed to replace the stock derailleur mounting bolt. Once attached to the derailleur, the arms can be adjusted to clear the chain on 8-12 speed drivetrains. Recommended for 2x set ups only, the patent pending Sentinel runs $49.99 for the CNC machined aluminum option, though a Delrin option is in the works for a slightly lower price.
Want lower gears on your road bike, but don’t want to give up the high range for those town limit sprints? Wickwerks has you covered there as well. Their new Road Ultra Wide chainring set offers a massive jump from a 34 to a 53t chainring that is said to shift better than many standard compact rings with a standard derailleur. The reason lies in the aggressive BRIDGE shift ramps which help the chain make the leap. Made from CNC machined 7075-T6 aluminum with a MIL Type 3 Hard anodized finish, the rings are offered in 110 BCD 4 and 5 bolt patterns to fit SRAM, Shimano, and Campagnolo cranks at $179.50-$188.50 per set.
