Recommendations for Protecting Chain Stay?
08-18-11, 12:40 PM
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Recommendations for Protecting Chain Stay?
I've seen old rubber tubes wrapped around the chain stay, I've been told to go to the local car window tint shop and get a scrap of window tint and apply that to the chain stay. Any other ideas/recommendations?
08-18-11, 01:14 PM
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08-18-11, 01:34 PM
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Who told you to use window tinting? That's only good for... tinting windows. Don't think it's protect the chainstay from a slapping chain very well.
Old tube, hockey grip tape or handlebar wrap will do a better job.
I personally use frame wrap. Google it. It's the schiznit.
Old tube, hockey grip tape or handlebar wrap will do a better job.
I personally use frame wrap. Google it. It's the schiznit.
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Specialized also sells several offerings of chainstay protector sleeves from custom to universal. I personally like the older velcro ones because you can quickly remove them to clean the mud off them separately while cleaning your bike.
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No need to buy anything. Old tube and electrical tape = golden.
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08-18-11, 08:41 PM
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https://www.dealextreme.com/p/bicycle...ctor-pad-32988
Bicycle Chainstay Protector Pad
Price: $1.68 INCLUDES SHIPPING
Bicycle Chainstay Protector Pad
Price: $1.68 INCLUDES SHIPPING
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I used old tubes with zip-ties but found I had to replace the tubes too often (for my liking) due to perishing.
I ended up buying this Cannondale Protector from my local MTB shop and it's showing no signs of wear after a year.
EDIT, just saw 1nterceptor's link, that's cheap. Mine was a "little" more expensive than that.
Go for his.
I ended up buying this Cannondale Protector from my local MTB shop and it's showing no signs of wear after a year.
EDIT, just saw 1nterceptor's link, that's cheap. Mine was a "little" more expensive than that.
Go for his.
Last edited by giantcfr1; 08-18-11 at 09:33 PM.
