I actually love that chain ring guard! Sometimes I'll use this for quick errands, or if I need to go down the street and talk to one of the neighbors, etc. If I am in jeans and only need to go an 1/8th mile or so, it saves me from having to peg long pants or jeans like an 80s dork to prevent them from getting caught. (I actually did this on a test ride a few months back at lunch on work, was mortifying). Sometimes you need to run somewhere close fast and aren't dressed to ride. I do need to pull that spoke protector, haha.