Chain stay protectors

[ric426]

Has anyone come up with something for chainstay protection that's unobtrusive, but will stay put? My Fierte Ti came with a clear stick on protector that was reverting back to it's flat state right out of the box, especially over the decal on the chainstay. I used to use clear vinyl anti slip tape, like you'd use on stair steps, etc., but I haven't been able to find it anymore. I put some on a Merlin mountian bike in 1990 and it's still there.

[Spinner]

If you have a plastic cutting board, you can press three to four layers of this stuff together being careful to eliminate any bubbles. Then, cut both ends with a razor blade for a nice uniform edge before mounting. ;)

[george]

Chain stay protectors are like pocket protecters...nerd, nerd, nerd, nerd!!

[dirtdigger88]

Chain stay protectors are like pocket protecters...nerd, nerd, nerd, nerd!!

I would like to hear your logic on this one- I think you have been listening to too many bike shop goons

Jason

[flydhest]

dirt,

I don't get it either. I mean, I'm a nerd, bona fide, but I don't use a pocket protector.

[dirtdigger88]

lets see

steel- trash your paint

ti- trash your finish

carbon- trash your frame

aluminum- who cares trash away

I guess I am a card carring nerd- clear vinyl protectors on every bike I own

http://www.users.bigpond.com/adriansbruce/cartoons/nerd!.jpg

Jason

[ric426]

Chain stay protectors are like pocket protecters...nerd, nerd, nerd, nerd!!

Ok, so I'm a nerd. I can imagine what your chainstay looks like, unless you're just too darn cool to ever have a chain slap.

[Kevan]

George. It's more like a big white broadcloth napkin, tucked into the collar, protecting a silk tie from a big sloppy plate of lasagna. It's a good thing.

Colorado Cyclist sells 10' strips of Bike Saver tape.

[dirtdigger88]

Ok, so I'm a nerd. I can imagine what your chainstay looks like, unless you're just too darn cool to ever have a chain slap.

you dont get chain slap when you dont ride

Jason

[cpg]

Send your frame to JB for a paint job and he installs the finest chain stay protectors. They're really thin and shaped correctly. Of course, JB installs them perfectly. Don't bother asking about what kind they are. He had them cut just for himself.

Curt

[pjm]

When I had my CSI repainted by Serotta, they gave me one shaped to fit the s-bend chainstay. Hey Serotta - maybe you could offer these through the web store.

[dirtdigger88]

I will give you a product review in 6 weeks

Jason

[Ginger]

Yes, I barely noticed the JB chainstay protector until I was about to put one on my Kirk myself. Lovely.

[ric426]

When I had my CSI repainted by Serotta, they gave me one shaped to fit the s-bend chainstay. Hey Serotta - maybe you could offer these through the web store.

They put one of those on my Fierte too, but it dosn't seem to stick to the Ti or the decal very well. I had troble getting one to stick on my old Merlin MTB too. I wouldn't think that it's harder to stick something to Titanium, but what do I know? I'm just a nerd... :rolleyes:

[Chief]

For a couple of bucks you can buy at your local hardware store a roll of 3/4-inch by 10-feet 3M Decorate & Repair Tape that is clear and looks to be Mylar. I simply cut a piece to length and apply it. A single thickness seems to be sufficient. Whenever it gets to looking badly, I replace it. Colorado Cyclist also carries a protective tape in a 2-inch width for more than twice the price. I have never used the latter, but 2 inches seems much too wide for this application.

[ric426]

For a couple of bucks you can buy at your local hardware store a roll of 3/4-inch by 10-feet 3M Decorate & Repair Tape that is clear and looks to be Mylar.

That's the kind of stuff I want, thanks. Time for a run to the hardware store.

[george]

I would like to hear your logic on this one- I think you have been listening to too many bike shop goons

Jason


I don't mean any disrespect, it's just I never had a chain guard protector on my 2000 steel Rock Lobster or my 2004 Serotta cda. There are not any big visible nicks or blemishes.

[ric426]

Chief you nailed it! The local hardware store had the 3M Decorate & Repair tape in 2 widths. I bought both sizes and spent less than $3. I cleaned the chainstay with alcohol, laid the tape on and smoothed it as I went. It looks good and I was able to follow the S curve perfectly. Good stuff. It looks like it'll stay in place better too.
Thanks for the tip!

[Argos]

I'm with George. Plenty of miles. No chain slap. All kids of weather. No chain slap. I have a Decal on my driveside Chain stay. New as the day I bought it, 'cept that it's seen a few thou in miles. No mars on these stays.

[ric426]

That's fine, you're entitled to your opinion, and you expressed it in a (somewhat) nicer way. I obviously do prefer some form of chainstay protection on my frame and I was asking about alternative ways to do that.

[dirtdigger88]

Chain stay protectors are like pocket protecters...nerd, nerd, nerd, nerd!!

i guess I took the nerd, nerd, nerd part wrong- my bad

Jason