Recumbent - Crank Bash Ring for a Burley Canto

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joatmsa
01-20-08, 03:29 PM
Hi All,

I have a Burley Canto, and would like to get a bash guard/chain ring protector for it, both to protect the bike and whatever/whomever it runs into. I have done some looking around, but can't figure out a good solution. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Mike

Shaman
01-20-08, 08:39 PM
Many Taiwanese recumbents come with them but I can't find them sold separately. It requires spacers and longer chainring screws.

ICE (Trice) also makes one that is heavy duty and is mounted at the BB:

http://recumbenttrikestore.com/recumbenttrike3.html




Many Shimano cranksets have optional bash guards but I rarely see them sold separately.
joatmsa
02-05-08, 10:47 AM
I ordered and received a bash ring from the folks at purelycustom.com (http://www.purelycustom.com/p-39-bash-guard-3x1-kit-53t-5x130.aspx) ; I haven't installed it yet, but it looks awesome, and comes complete with the required mounting hardware. It is good to cover up to a 53 tooth ring.

Mike

Shaman
02-06-08, 12:42 AM
Nice find, Mike! Can you post pictures of the supplied hardware?
bentcruiser
03-03-08, 09:06 PM
Hi All,

I have a Burley Canto, and would like to get a bash guard/chain ring protector for it, both to protect the bike and whatever/whomever it runs into. I have done some looking around, but can't figure out a good solution. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks

Mike

Try here:

http://www.hostelshoppe.com/cgi-bin/readitem.pl?Accessory=996696771
BlazingPedals
03-04-08, 07:50 AM
I've never seen a commercially-available protector that would fit a 55-60 tooth ring, which means they're ruled out for many 'bents. The best protection is to always keep the big ring's teeth covered by the chain!
JanMM
03-04-08, 08:37 AM
I've never seen a commercially-available protector that would fit a 55-60 tooth ring, which means they're ruled out for many 'bents. The best protection is to always keep the big ring's teeth covered by the chain!

That's a great rationale for Putting It On The Big Ring And Keeping It There!
BlazingPedals
03-04-08, 11:32 AM
That's a great rationale for Putting It On The Big Ring And Keeping It There!

Yeah, of course the downside is when you hit something hard. When I was left-crossed by a pickup back in '07, I bent my chain - along with the rings and the spyder. But at least I didn't poke holes in the fender!