What are these? (photos)
11-09-05 | 08:23 AM
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What are these? (photos)
My girlfriend just got her centurion le mans rs the other day and I was wondering what these two things are for.
Thanks in advance.
Thanks in advance.
11-09-05 | 08:27 AM
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The first is a frame pump lug and the second is a chain catch. When removing the rear wheel you can pull the chain over the catch to keep the rd in place. Usually only seen on steel.
11-09-05 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bbarend
The first is a frame pump lug and the second is a chain catch. When removing the rear wheel you can pull the chain over the catch to keep the rd in place. Usually only seen on steel.
Chain hangers are standard on Habenero Ti frames ;-)
11-09-05 | 12:20 PM
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yea, it's really handy when transporting the bike like laying it in a car. The chain won't rub on your upholstery. TO take the wheel off, put it in the smallest chainring in front and smallest cog in the rear. Remove wheel, then pull the chain up and over that tab. The derailleur spring-tension will keep the chain taut. 
11-09-05 | 12:21 PM
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Chain hangers are a race innovation. In the event that you need to do a wheel change in the middle of the race, you can throw the chain up on the hanger and it will leave the chain in position with a nice wide gap for you to quickly remove and install your rear wheel.
Of course they're kinda nice for mere mortals as well.
Of course they're kinda nice for mere mortals as well.
