Do roadies do this?
 

Put on protectors for the chain stays? I'm just wondering if it's politically correct to protect the chain stay on a roadie. :)

I'm still going to put one on. Just curious what most roadies do.

I use a clear vinyl static cling. Like the stuff you put stink on the inside your windshield.

Are those like condoms? Will it keep my bike from getting an STD?

Of course! Do you think we want chain slap dicking up a $2500+ frame?

I bought purple and orange electrical tape for my chainstay. :o

Kekekekkeke.

mine came with something on the chain stays... i dont' really get it and wouldn't have thought to put something there on my own. I'd guess it's more unnecessary than anti-OCP... actually, I suppose being unnecessary makes it a better candidate for OCP status ;p

Yes, you can even get it in carbon.
http://www.pricepoint.com/images/sty...5%20LIZCL6.jpg
http://www.kiwivelo.co.nz/images/Pro...otect%20lg.jpg

That looks like a carbon spanking stick.

I got lazy and bought a lizard skin to go with my new bike.

Electrical tape works well actually.

+1

Heck no. That would add like 2 grams! What, do you think we're NUTS?!?!

i always thought those things were more for mountain bikes...

I think this one's a hoot.

https://store.bianchiusa.com/index.p...mart&Itemid=26

Naw, ...you'll be good. I would'nt worry too much about an OCP officer having a problem with that!


........but then again, you never know. :eek:

Mine came with some clear tape/protective layer on the driveside chainstay. It still looks great after a 1 1/2 years.

On 2 of my bikes, they are Au Natural, as in None :D

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/4674/beta2mt2.jpg

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/3228/ls4jo5.jpg

On my Carbon Bike, Yes, there is a protector :)

On my steel Commuter, Yes, there is a clear protector

On my Aluminum MTB, No, for it has elevated stays.