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For the upcoming school year, I'm going to commuting on a nicer bike then I did last year. Last 2 years I rode with some crap MTB and just let the chain dry out, so I never had to worry about chain grease. Besides the thing being loud as hell, never broke the chain, but since nearly everything is broken on the bike, I'll be riding my 29er SS to class, which I actually care about, so I'll be doing the various maintence to it, including keeping the chain lube. Since this is my school bike, I just commute in my street cloths, so I was wondering if there are any chain guards out there. I remember when I was a kid, bmx's used to come with a Silcone or similar flexible plastic chain guards. I was wondering if they still make them, or better yet, have a full chain case to cover the entire crank area.

The problem with trying to fit chain guards is mounting points and the fact that the front derailleurs get in the way. The only thing I've seen that could work for pretty much any bike is this one...

http://www.rivbike.com/search/run?qu...product=12-269

Hebie doesn't work, only available in 48 tooth front. but interesting idea.

riv bike may work, but would like some experiences

Velo Orange sells a couple different styles.
http://www.velo-orange.com/chpr.html

I just plan to use a ankle reflector strip and wrap my pants tight under it to keep it out to the chain. Maybe a couple incase I go for a rookie mark. :roflmao2:
http://www.performancebike.com/shop/...tegory_ID=9999

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Originally Posted by asmallsol (Post 7248631)

I found that even though I used a leg strap, my pants would get oily any way... I decided to make a gaiter out of a pair of old sweatpants. The sweatpants were the kind that have the elastic at the bottom.

I cut the leg at the height that I wanted and I put that on over my pant leg and strap the top so that only the gaiter will get dirty... some do think I look a bit goofy with it on but I like it...

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Originally Posted by d2create (Post 7248847)

This is promising for a DIYer. I didn't see this when I was trying to install mine.

I had the same problem and went with a Hebie triple chainguard that I had to get from Canada. I ended up paying about $100, but I am really happy with my setup. Here is my experience:

http://utilitycyclist.blogspot.com/2...ss-market.html

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Originally Posted by e0richt (Post 7256805)

I found that even though I used a leg strap, my pants would get oily any way

Yes. I actually bought a bike with a chain guard built in, and was disappointed to see that my pants got dirty anyway. The chain is only one source of muck; mud and oil and other stuff come up from the street. Use shorts, or stuff your pant leg into your sock -- works much better.