help on chainstays
12-23-08 | 06:55 AM
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help on chainstays
hey guys..
I've recently bought a carbon chain stay and I'm confused on where to put it..
could you please give me some pointers on where to put it?
thanks and merry christmas
Dan
I've recently bought a carbon chain stay and I'm confused on where to put it..
could you please give me some pointers on where to put it?
thanks and merry christmas
Dan
12-23-08 | 06:58 AM
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From: Gainesville/Tampa, FL
Bikes: Trek 1000, two mtbs and working on a fixie for commuting.
Um... a chain stay is supposed to be a part of your bike that is PERMANENTLY attached. It is kind of equivalent to your thigh or something.
Are you sure you don't have a chain stay PROTECTOR?
If yes, then it goes on the chain stay, or the part of your frame directly under the chain in the rear triangle.
If no, please take a picture so we can see how this is happening... I know of some bikes that break apart, but I don't recall any with a completely separate chain stay.
Are you sure you don't have a chain stay PROTECTOR?
If yes, then it goes on the chain stay, or the part of your frame directly under the chain in the rear triangle.
If no, please take a picture so we can see how this is happening... I know of some bikes that break apart, but I don't recall any with a completely separate chain stay.
12-23-08 | 07:13 AM
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Ok then, is it a sticker or a wrap around type thing?
If it is a sticker, it should go from fat to skinny (or taper a little bite, whichever) and that should correspond to the width of the chainstay area right under your chain. Just stick it on.
If it a wrap around, it goes in the same place.
Chain stay is the area behind your right foot (when you are on the bike) under the chain.
If it is a sticker, it should go from fat to skinny (or taper a little bite, whichever) and that should correspond to the width of the chainstay area right under your chain. Just stick it on.
If it a wrap around, it goes in the same place.
Chain stay is the area behind your right foot (when you are on the bike) under the chain.
