Mountain Biking - Spoke protector?

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KevinST4
12-26-02, 12:25 PM
I finally picked up my new Giant XTC2 and have spent the last hour removing stickers and reflectors. I'm considering removing the rear spoke protector as well. Is this a good idea? I know it can save your spokes if your derailleur get severly out of adjustment, but who has actually had their wheel saved by the spoke protector?

Kevin

WorldIRC
12-26-02, 12:44 PM
Last time I used a spokeguard, my derailleur just shattered it
Joe Gardner
12-26-02, 12:49 PM
I left mine on my mtn bike, but not on my road bike.

BurlySurly
12-26-02, 02:14 PM
Well they dont just put it on there for fun.


I say leave it, and if it smashes it smashes...its not going to hurt anything and it could save some spokes for you.
The Toninator
12-26-02, 02:24 PM
Originally posted by BurlySurly
Well they dont just put it on there for fun.


I say leave it, and if it smashes it smashes...its not going to hurt anything and it could save some spokes for you.

sup Big Kahuna?
BurlySurly
12-26-02, 02:53 PM
Not much dude...

Think my personality's played elsewhere:D
Raiyn
12-26-02, 05:07 PM
If you're a weight-weenie or give a crap about what the self-appointed cycle gods think take it off. If you could care less leave it on it's not hurting anything