Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Thrash Deflector






Been working on the final bit for the ULH - a chain guard which I have never run on this bike.  I've heard a few horror stories about thrashed up legs and backs so I'd thought it was time.  I've always had a pet peeve about ill fitting chain guards that hang too far off the back of the sprocket - they drive me crazy (like those flat trailer fenders that look like...well, a crappy flat trailer fender).  No offense if you run them - I'm the one with the issues here. Anyway I found this old bicycle chain guard at Eustis a few years back with a nice profile.  I've been hacking on it for a few days now and finally have something I like.  Should be in paint and on the bike for good by Saturday.

8 comments:

  1. i really think i need to run a chainguard

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  2. Your gettin pretty slotty my friend. The guard is lookin sweet!
    I could see the guard and clutch cover with some stainless wire mesh inside. Just a thought...

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  3. My favorite part of that guard was the original paint...wtf?

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  4. No worries Jake, it'll look old again in no time.

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