Chainsuck guard: what sheet metals are most malleable?

[macaroon]

I currently use a piece of 0.5mm aluminium sheet sticky taped to the chainstay. It does the job but it's not the neatest solution as the shape doesn't quite match the shape of the chainstay.

I'd like to make something a bit tidier, but I'd need to use a metal that's a bit more malleable/pliable so I can get it a closer shape/fit to the chainstay.

Lead would be perfect, but I don't really want that on my bike.

So, what's a pliable/malleable type of metal?

[sandyrs]

Gold!

[macaroon]

Originally Posted by sandyrs

Gold!

Heh, and triple the value of my bike.

[smontanaro]

On a recent thread about chainstay protection on Classic Rendezvous, Michael Haddad wrote:

Xpel sells paint and headlamp protection material. The material is perfectly clear and is almost invisible once applied. It is*self healing and totally removable*- without damaging the original paint of a vintage bicycle. It's also easy to cut, apply and mold to any curves on the bike, such as the creases on the inside of chainstays.

I have used the 8-mil Xpel Extreme, which is their brand of film that is actually manufactured by 3M.

You can buy it by the foot:

http://www.xpel.com/bulk-paint-headl...tion-material/

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[lhuerta]

this....https://lizardskins.com/road/bike-pr...carbon-leather

They used to selling wide sheets which you can cut to your liking but seem to not be listed in their product page anymore.

[Dirtdiggler]

I use Fiberfix.. buy the patch and cut to size and place it on the area to be protected.

[macaroon]

Yeh, I guess I could use something other than metal; how resistant to chainsuck would it be though? The Xpel Xtreme sounds interesting, but would it be tough enough?

[smontanaro]

Originally Posted by macaroon

Yeh, I guess I could use something other than metal; how resistant to chainsuck would it be though? The Xpel Xtreme sounds interesting, but would it be tough enough?

As they say, it would be a cheap experiment. My understanding is it was developed to protect headlamps. I'm sure gravel thrown up from a car ahead of you would be tougher than your chain clapping along to your music with your chainstay.

[charliedid]

Originally Posted by macaroon

I currently use a piece of 0.5mm aluminium sheet sticky taped to the chainstay. It does the job but it's not the neatest solution as the shape doesn't quite match the shape of the chainstay.

I'd like to make something a bit tidier, but I'd need to use a metal that's a bit more malleable/pliable so I can get it a closer shape/fit to the chainstay.

Lead would be perfect, but I don't really want that on my bike.

So, what's a pliable/malleable type of metal?

Just curious...why so much sucking of the chain?

[Tony]

Stainless steel water containers. They are thin enough to work with yet light and strong. Here I used it to armor my keel.

https://goo.gl/photos/hF7da4caxyc4tbpY9

[classtimesailer]

If you mean chain slap, 3M makes some peel and stick stuff that I think is designed for autos.

[loxx0050]

Would you consider a Kydek sheet?

https://www.amazon.com/Pack-Kydex-Plastic-Sheet-Black/dp/B00CBWPC5I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1503160466&sr=8-1&keywords=kydex+sheet


Gun enthusiasts make custom holsters for hand guns with these. Tough and you can form them with some heat. Probably use some double sided tape or some rtv to adhere it to your frame. or put some small holes and zip tie it around is an option too.

[ceolwulf]

You could use copper sheet made for copper repoussé artwork. They're made specifically to be formable.

[macaroon]

Originally Posted by charliedid

Just curious...why so much sucking of the chain?

****ty compact chainrings and a gloopy chain I'd imagine. I'd like to use a lightweight lube, but it disappears at the first sight of rain.

THanks for the further suggestions, that Kydex stuff looks ideal I think.

[choke]

+1 to Kydex....that was my first thought.