What do you guys wrap around your chainstay?

[zerpy]

Here's a newbie question for you guys... What do you put around your chainstay to prevent the chain from hitting it? I have seen something, don't know what, wrapped around peoples chainstays at the trails. Unfortunately, I usually too out of breath or don't want to bother someone flying by me to bug them with the question. It would be nice, my chainstay is getting pretty gouged up (like the rest of my bike isn't!:crazy: ) and I go clankity-clank down the trail.

Of course I'm probably going to get 10 people telling me "duct tape" but what the hell...

Thanks much,
jas

[nigel]

Hrmmm....

Well on the "good" bikes I use the Lizard skin neoprene wrap thingy.

On the "not so good" bikes I cut and old tube down and in half and use a few zip ties on it, looks all budget but works great and is realllllly cheap!

Douglas

[Maverick]

One my newest bike I got the Lizard Skins neoprene wrap that nigel mentioned. On my other bike I have the Lizard Skins carbon fiber stick on protector. I haven't had my newest bike that long so I can't so for sure which is better. The thing I like about the neoprene version is that it wraps all the way around the chain stay.

[zerpy]

Cool. Thanks alot. I like that tube idea, but you're right that would look cheap (which isn't necessarily bad) I'll keep an eye out for those lizzard skins:)

[funky-funky-chicken]

Nothing... It is a singlespeed and there is no need :D

[KleinCrazy]

I use automotive clear bra material.

It is a very think clear plastic that is used to prevent rock chips on the front of cars.

It's clear so it doesn't screw up the look of the bike plus it does not harm the paint when you remove it.

James

[gopherhockey]

I was thinking of doing up some MORC lizard skins, as I have seen other clubs do them - but I cannot find a location that would do this. If anyone knows of one, please let me know.

Otherwise, I currently don't have anything on mine and am annoyed by the chatter. I'll have to try one of the suggestions you guys have given here.

[Standard]

Old innertubes are the best! Free, and they work just as good, if not better, than lizard skins. The key is to wrap them around your chainstay like you would wrap bar tape. Tell me if it looks bad:

http://members.aol.com/lastminutebastrd/images/mikes_big_hit%20002%20(small).jpg

[Obi-Wan]

Well everyone, I'm quite disappointed that none of you are aware of the only chainstay protector that actually works as one should: The Wraptor.

It's simplicity and effectiveness is nothing short of genius. Not only does it essentially never wear out, but if it's used correctly it will actually protect your frame from chain suck damage as well as from the usual chain slap.

check it out!

www.sportbelt.com/Pages/wraptor.html

[Standard]

soo... the wraptor is like, an innertube that you have to pay for.. ;)

[ice ice baby]

I use a free "finish line" strip they hand out at Erik's - it gets the job done

[Kingbozo]

Originally posted by gopherhockey
I was thinking of doing up some MORC lizard skins, as I have seen other clubs do them - but I cannot find a location that would do this. If anyone knows of one, please let me know.


That sounds cool. Anyone? Bueller?

[TML]

3 layers of hockey/athletic tape. Use whatever color blends in with the bike the best. I use black and cut the peice to just fit along the top of the chainstay. It's super cheap, light, conforms to any shape chainstay and is easily replaceable.

I'd replace it for a morc logo lizard skin though. ;)

[Trevize1138]

I use a compound that's a mixture of dirt and oil and apply it to the chainstay with repeated slappings of the chain.

;)

[mAnTraMan]

I've been using an 8" long section from some ultra light super small road tire, 2 small cable ties hold it in place. It protects and I'm recycling

[SilverAthlon]

Lizard Skins Carbon fiber stick on/frame patches, but i'm keen to the old road tire/zip tie solution!!

[MUni]

:D if everyone does this I won't be able to hear you coming...I'm always listening for that telltail chain slap so I know when to find a place to get off the trail and let the two wheeled noise-maker pass!

[EmL34]

Tennis racket grip. It's thicker, spfter amd comes in lots of cool colors. It doesn't hide dirt and oil as well as black hockey tape, but it's a lot cooler.

[SilverAthlon]

In that case get cork tape for road bars. It's gonna do the same thing, but at least you can get a jillion different designs and colors....

[ice ice baby]

Hey Eric, I hope you are not using Tournagrip because that will put a major dent in your wallet:crazy2:

[sensorysonic]

I use an official Dirtrag Flamethrower chainstay protector!!

[legoshoe]

What about a Crest toothpaste tube if you're on a budget, will that do the job? :crazy:

[sensorysonic]

Yeah, and it will also make your bike minty fresh!!

[sensorysonic]

Originally posted by MUni
:D if everyone does this I won't be able to hear you coming...I'm always listening for that telltail chain slap so I know when to find a place to get off the trail and let the two wheeled noise-maker pass!
Hey Dustin, I'll ring my Salsa Bike Bell for ya! I usually say cool wheels, but in your case, cool wheel!

[country]

On my old cracked frame I used to run a THE protector, it worked fine but my new frame came from the shop with one of those lizard skins chain stay protectors. This one seems to be a higher quality than the one I owned in 1996 which wore through after a couple of months. :geek:

[legoshoe]

Originally posted by country
This one seems to be a higher quality than the one I owned in 1996 which wore through after a couple of months. :geek:

Another reason to use a toothpaste tube. :banana: