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18-01.-2004, 08:38 PM
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After market chain guards for triple rings
I just changed jobs and my cycling commute has shorten to just over 2 miles. I ride a hybrid with a XT drive train. I work in an office environment and need to where a business shirt, tie and dress pants. However, my ride is so short now that it's a pain to prepare pack and change clothes at work. I'm thinking of just cycling to work in my normal work clothes.
So does anyone know which manufacturer sells a chain guard for a triple chainring bike? Thanks for your help |
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18-01.-2004, 09:26 PM
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Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Blackspire make some big ring protectors designed for extreme MTB use, but I guess they might fit the bill for you too.
http://www.blackspire.com/prod_cguard.html It will be an expensive option, though. If you don't care much about your crank (commuting isn't going to be stressful enough to make much of a difference) maybe you could use a low-end crank from a recreational MTB, that includes the plastic ring? (Or maybe take the plastic ring from one and put it on yours?) Or, Plan C: tuck the bottom of your pants into your socks while riding, so they don't touch the drivetrain.
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19-01.-2004, 03:00 AM
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Take an old tube sock, cut off the toe, and slip it over your leg - do both legs for the heck of it!
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26-01.-2004, 02:01 AM
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I like the tube sock idea. However, thinking of using a material that doesn't soak up grease which would make washing it easier |
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26-01.-2004, 03:49 AM
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You could try going to a camping/backpacking store and get some Gaiters. They're usually waterproof nylon and used to keep snow and rocks from getting inside your boots. Tim |
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02-02.-2004, 07:07 AM
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Re: After market chain guards for triple rings
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03-02.-2004, 06:03 AM
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Location: Henderson, Nevada, United States of America
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Re: After market chain guards for triple rings
Why limit yourself to just the distance to work and back? Is two miles worth the effort? Why not find a route that will loop through some parks and make it six miles? I live 1 1/2 miles from the office. If the weather is bad I walk but, the idea is to spend time cycling each day so I ride six miles each way. That's the beauty of living close to work, options. See how many different routes you can come up with.
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