tight lookin' chain guard
10-22-05 | 08:08 PM
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tight lookin' chain guard
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005/oct/BobHague.htm
anyone know what company(ies) make good ones (ie...this slick one)? would you leave your pant leg dangling and trust it, or is it just 'cool factor' on a fix? still...
better yet, does anyone know a makeshift/shop way to make one?
anyone know what company(ies) make good ones (ie...this slick one)? would you leave your pant leg dangling and trust it, or is it just 'cool factor' on a fix? still...
better yet, does anyone know a makeshift/shop way to make one?
10-22-05 | 08:22 PM
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you want to make one like that you could grind the teeth of of a 52 tooth ring, or just steal the crank off an old Schwinn.
Probably won't do much though.
Probably won't do much though.
10-22-05 | 08:52 PM
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there's no point to them on a fix, the chains don't come off if they're set up right (and if they do, you've got a whole other set of problems to deal with).
if you must have one, check the cx forums for recommendations, i've seen the name 'third eye' mentioned there.
if you must have one, check the cx forums for recommendations, i've seen the name 'third eye' mentioned there.
10-22-05 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dolface
there's no point to them on a fix, the chains don't come off if they're set up right (and if they do, you've got a whole other set of problems to deal with).
if you must have one, check the cx forums for recommendations, i've seen the name 'third eye' mentioned there.
if you must have one, check the cx forums for recommendations, i've seen the name 'third eye' mentioned there.
ok...I thought they were to keep threads out of the chainring...those are the big covered ones tho I would I assume.... I see now that they are for keeping the chain on....looks tight still...I might have to hook up a shop original
10-22-05 | 10:02 PM
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If you really want one, might as well do it right and order a pair of THESE
I'm not sure if they will keep your cuffs out of the machinery but they will look good doing (or not doing) it.
Dogbait
I'm not sure if they will keep your cuffs out of the machinery but they will look good doing (or not doing) it.
Dogbait
10-22-05 | 10:32 PM
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some **** like this would be tight tho!
https://www.thebestthings.com/bikes/chainguard.htm
I would rock the loose pant legs
https://www.thebestthings.com/bikes/chainguard.htm
I would rock the loose pant legs
10-22-05 | 10:49 PM
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or this!
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...ylerHardie.htm
edit:
or this
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...ravisChoat.htm
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...ylerHardie.htm
edit:
or this
https://www.fixedgeargallery.com/2005...ravisChoat.htm
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10-23-05 | 12:08 AM
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Originally Posted by EXCALIBUR
Better admire that bike while you can. Locked up that way, it is sure not to stay there very long.
10-23-05 | 12:17 PM
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better than killing the bike to have the tree though
10-23-05 | 05:42 PM
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Originally Posted by LóFarkas
^^^I heard of one guy having his bike stolen when chained to a tree... When he got back, he just found a treestump. That must've hurt.
An old coworker of mine lost his bike after the city came and removed the bus stop it was locked to...
10-23-05 | 07:25 PM
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Depending on your ring size there are LOTS of options in that style available from various downhill parts makers. Also, as stated above, you can modify an old chainring that is bigger than yours to be a chainguard.
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