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Rob Morley
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In article <[email protected]>, Jose
[email protected] says...
> Hi All,
>
> I'd like to be able to ride my bike without having to worry about my
> trousers getting from contact with the chain.
>
> I've seen several chain (plastic) protections, on new bikes, which
> cover the chainring area and go back to very close to the rear
> deraileur.
> Trouble is, I can't seem to find anyone that is either interested in
> or capable of, selling me one of those for mounting the I already have
> :-(
>
> Anyone knows where I can get one of these (preferably mail order)??
>
> Alternativelly, has anyone found a way to keep both your trousers
> clean and your chain lubed, without using the kind of protection above
> mentioned?
>
> I know I could try fastening the trouser tight to the leg, but I'd
> prefer something else, as I think that would only decrease the
> likelyhood of staining my trousers, and I'd prefer not having to worry
> about performing yet that extra step before being able to ride.
>
You don't say what sort of bike you have - if it has a front derailleur
it's not practical to fit any sort of chainguard apart from those
plastic discs that attach to the outer chainring, if it has a rear
derailleur it's not practical to fit a full length guard but you could
use a shorter one. If the bike has a hub gear it's an ideal candidate
for a chain guard, but as you've discovered one to fit it may not be
readily available in the shops. However it should be easy to have a
chainguard made to measure - just have a word with your local tinsmith
and see what he can come up with. Failing that, tucking trousers in
socks or rolling them up works for most people.
[email protected] says...
> Hi All,
>
> I'd like to be able to ride my bike without having to worry about my
> trousers getting from contact with the chain.
>
> I've seen several chain (plastic) protections, on new bikes, which
> cover the chainring area and go back to very close to the rear
> deraileur.
> Trouble is, I can't seem to find anyone that is either interested in
> or capable of, selling me one of those for mounting the I already have
> :-(
>
> Anyone knows where I can get one of these (preferably mail order)??
>
> Alternativelly, has anyone found a way to keep both your trousers
> clean and your chain lubed, without using the kind of protection above
> mentioned?
>
> I know I could try fastening the trouser tight to the leg, but I'd
> prefer something else, as I think that would only decrease the
> likelyhood of staining my trousers, and I'd prefer not having to worry
> about performing yet that extra step before being able to ride.
>
You don't say what sort of bike you have - if it has a front derailleur
it's not practical to fit any sort of chainguard apart from those
plastic discs that attach to the outer chainring, if it has a rear
derailleur it's not practical to fit a full length guard but you could
use a shorter one. If the bike has a hub gear it's an ideal candidate
for a chain guard, but as you've discovered one to fit it may not be
readily available in the shops. However it should be easy to have a
chainguard made to measure - just have a word with your local tinsmith
and see what he can come up with. Failing that, tucking trousers in
socks or rolling them up works for most people.