Tube used as Chainstay protector?
05-13-05, 12:45 PM
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Funny how this is from "Use the Search" Master, himself. But would this work?
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=tube+zip+ties
https://www.bikeforums.net/showthread...=tube+zip+ties
05-13-05, 07:40 PM
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Ok, I really dont want to offend you oZ, but if you would like that homemade chainstay protectore to look nice (Im sure it is functional but you can have one functional and nice looking), here is what you can do: Cut a thick rag the apropriate length of the chainstay, and just wide enough to wrap around the chainstay bar 1 and 1/2 times. Then, If you dont already have some, buy a roll of hockey tape and have a friend help you hold the rag on while you cover the rag in two layers of hockey tape untill there is no rag revealed. Looks just like a lizard skin if you take your time. Remember you cant rush perfection.
05-13-05, 11:52 PM
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Two examples of chainstay guards.
Top: Section of used Specialized Armadillo Road tire with beads removed and attached with zip ties. Used on my commuter bike. Cost $0 I reused some zip ties that had been used by the manufacturer to pack new bikes that I had assembled at the shop.
Bottom: Section of clear water supply hose slit down one side and secured with zip ties. Used on my trail bike. Cost ~ $1.50 for the hose zip ties were obtained in same manner as above.
Originally Posted by Raiyn
Two examples of chainstay guards.
Top: Section of used Specialized Armadillo Road tire with beads removed and attached with zip ties. Used on my commuter bike. Cost $0 I reused some zip ties that had been used by the manufacturer to pack new bikes that I had assembled at the shop.
Bottom: Section of clear water supply hose slit down one side and secured with zip ties. Used on my trail bike. Cost ~ $1.50 for the hose zip ties were obtained in same manner as above.
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Oz, do you get chain slap with a ss?
Ok, I really dont want to offend you oZ, but if you would like that homemade chainstay protectore to look nice (Im sure it is functional but you can have one functional and nice looking), here is what you can do: Cut a thick rag the apropriate length of the chainstay, and just wide enough to wrap around the chainstay bar 1 and 1/2 times. Then, If you dont already have some, buy a roll of hockey tape and have a friend help you hold the rag on while you cover the rag in two layers of hockey tape untill there is no rag revealed. Looks just like a lizard skin if you take your time. Remember you cant rush perfection.
Thanks for the tip though, I'll use it when this one tears.
05-14-05, 05:31 PM
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I just wrapped my chainstays with electrical tape. I think it looks good and it does its job.
05-14-05, 06:05 PM
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i used a tube before, it works fine. Eventually it got torn up so i went and got this
https://www.enduroforkseals.com/id5.html
Probably the best 3.99 i will spend on a bicycle, it works extremely well
https://www.enduroforkseals.com/id5.html
Probably the best 3.99 i will spend on a bicycle, it works extremely well
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05-14-05, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
Oz, do you get chain slap with a ss?
Seriously though what's that point of a chainstay protector? If you're just covering up with a tube or tape then what's the point? If you're just trying to protect the paint there's no point since it will just be covered up.
05-14-05, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by madbiker555
You said ass
Seriously though what's that point of a chainstay protector? If you're just covering up with a tube or tape then what's the point? If you're just trying to protect the paint there's no point since it will just be covered up.
Seriously though what's that point of a chainstay protector? If you're just covering up with a tube or tape then what's the point? If you're just trying to protect the paint there's no point since it will just be covered up.
ALso, it makes this horrible clank clank sound on every bump, so for a measly 4 dollar investment i eliminated all of that
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05-23-05, 06:13 PM
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I used a Kool Stop rim strip on my old LTS and then covered it over with electrical tape.
But now I have a Marin Wolf Ridge with elevated chain stays so less chain slap.
But now I have a Marin Wolf Ridge with elevated chain stays so less chain slap.
05-23-05, 06:34 PM
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For me it is noise. My bike is noisy enough, might as well TRY to keep her quiet 
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Originally Posted by Maelstrom
For me it is noise. My bike is noisy enough, might as well TRY to keep her quiet
05-23-05, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by madbiker555
You said ass
Seriously though what's that point of a chainstay protector? If you're just covering up with a tube or tape then what's the point? If you're just trying to protect the paint there's no point since it will just be covered up.
Seriously though what's that point of a chainstay protector? If you're just covering up with a tube or tape then what's the point? If you're just trying to protect the paint there's no point since it will just be covered up.
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Originally Posted by Raiyn
I've seen some pretty nicked up AL frames pass through. Why allow potential stress risers to form? A protector is cheap insurance.
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05-25-05, 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by phantomcow2
Good point, I see a lot of chainstay protections with big chips missing from the hammering of the chain, ide much rather have a 3 dollar chainstay protector take that damage than my homegrown frame
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I like my homebrand Chainstay, it works well. I might decide to make a better one this week.
