chain guard, cover, or bash guard..
09-17-15, 05:54 AM
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chain guard, cover, or bash guard..
What ever it is called....on the bike that i recently purchased...it is missing.
What should I look for as a replacement?
Thanks!
What should I look for as a replacement?
Thanks!
09-17-15, 06:17 AM
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You dont need a chainring cover unless you ride with long pants. I just roll em up or you can use straps
Bashguard replaces big ring and is for offroading and/or chain retention in single setups
Bashguard replaces big ring and is for offroading and/or chain retention in single setups
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09-17-15, 07:43 AM
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Is there an increased risk of the chain rings scratching or clothes getting stained by the lube?
09-17-15, 07:55 AM
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Breaking or bending the teeth is the issue that bashguards solve. Scratching is a part of life with drivetrains. Better rings have hard slick surfaces. Anything that comes in contact with the rings will leave a mark - even skin; its called "the mark of shame"
An old helmet strap or velco strap can cinch the pants down, or wear skinny jeans. I just roll up one pant leg.
If you commute a lot in work clothes, you may want a more elegant solution. However, those plastic tabs are silly. Plastic must be avoided as much as possible on bicycles
An old helmet strap or velco strap can cinch the pants down, or wear skinny jeans. I just roll up one pant leg.
If you commute a lot in work clothes, you may want a more elegant solution. However, those plastic tabs are silly. Plastic must be avoided as much as possible on bicycles
09-17-15, 08:43 AM
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Replacement? I Doubt it ever had one in the 1st place .
if theyre black it wont matter , tuck your trouser cuff in your sox. or use a trouser clip.
there an increased risk of the chain rings scratching or clothes getting stained by the lube?
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