I googled bashed guards and realized that I have to replace the big ring with the bash guard. Is there anyway to have the big ring AND a bash guard? I ride on the big ring 95% of the time.
Get this:
http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/M...x?ModelID=3953
I think it protects all three rings. It may seem pricey but it will be cheaper in the long run.