General Cycling Discussion - Greasy calf.

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Pockymonster
05-25-08, 10:37 PM
So, all the time I always assumed that grease was flinging off my drive train onto the back of my right calf. But today after a ride the truth came to light and I realized it wasn't done by any flinging. Does this happen to you guys too or is it just me? Would make a cool tattoo.

Doug5150
05-25-08, 10:46 PM
... Would make a cool tattoo.
It's been done, more than a couple times. I don't know locations of any photos right off, but they're out there.
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Mofopotomus
05-25-08, 10:52 PM
That's actually what it's called..."chainring tattoo", and yes it happens to me quite a bit. Especially if I'm stopped for a little while and rest my bike on my right side. Would be a cool tattoo.

GestapoTactics
01-03-09, 12:08 AM
i actually just got three links tattooed across my calf today. i LOOOVE it, its my first tattoo and i couldnt be happier

will post pics soon
Tabor
01-03-09, 12:31 AM
I was really hoping for a picture of a baby cow...
CB HI
01-03-09, 01:10 AM
That's actually what it's called..."chainring tattoo", and yes it happens to me quite a bit. More often called a "Rookie Tattoo" or "Rookie Mark"!
Doug5150
01-04-09, 01:31 PM
It's been done, more than a couple times. I don't know locations of any photos right off, but they're out there.
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Google image search:
http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=chainring%20tattoo&um=1&ie=UTF-8&sa=N&tab=wi

Lots of them.
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RonH
01-04-09, 03:24 PM
More often called a "Rookie Tattoo" or "Rookie Mark"!
Rookies and long time cyclists get them but rookies seem to get them more often. :rolleyes:
Velomancer
01-04-09, 04:26 PM
you don't need to get a tattoo.. just continue press your leg against the chainring every time you ride... as you have been doing....



this smells like troll to me
mawtangent
01-05-09, 08:35 AM
I usually get indistinct smugges from the chain, only a couple of times have I gotten the disinct chain or chainring (I don't remember which) imprint on my leg.
Garfield Cat
01-06-09, 03:39 PM
Try that across the face, then go to your group ride.