Noob Question: What's a Chainstay?
03-25-08, 08:22 PM
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Noob Question: What's a Chainstay?
Ok Noob question here. I've read several references to chainstay's on here, usually lizard skinz, and I have no idea what that is. Can someone explain? Thanks!!
03-25-08, 08:26 PM
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The chainstays are the part of the frame that go from the bottom bracket to the rear dropouts... Lizard skins makes a cover to protect the drive side chainstay from getting damaged by the chain flopping around...
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...and if it looks like this then it's broken 
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Recommended reading for all cyclists - Cyclecraft - Effective Cycling
Condor Cycles - quite possibly the best bike shop in London
Don't run red lights, wear a helmet, use hand signals, get some cycle lights(front and rear) and, FFS, don't run red lights!
