Difference between revisions of "Chain Guide, ala PVD"

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Since I ride trails, I wanted a nice solid chain guide that didn't mount in a heavy way to a bash guard. Chainrings are the only bash guard a singletrack rider needs.
 
Since I ride trails, I wanted a nice solid chain guide that didn't mount in a heavy way to a bash guard. Chainrings are the only bash guard a singletrack rider needs.
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The Truvative Boxguide box is available as a spare part for about $20.
 
The Truvative Boxguide box is available as a spare part for about $20.
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The parts included in the spares.
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The parts included in the spares.<br><br>
 
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I machined a custom bracket to mount the box to my frame from the seat tube.
 
I machined a custom bracket to mount the box to my frame from the seat tube.
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It's a super solid set-up.
 
It's a super solid set-up.
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139 grams. Not the lightest, but tougher than anything you can find.
 
139 grams. Not the lightest, but tougher than anything you can find.
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Revision as of 22:59, 8 January 2007

By running a single front ring on my six speed MTB, I have to have a way of keeping the chain on the ring. Without a guide, the chain will fall off several times a ride.

Since I ride trails, I wanted a nice solid chain guide that didn't mount in a heavy way to a bash guard. Chainrings are the only bash guard a singletrack rider needs.

Guide1.jpg

The Truvative Boxguide box is available as a spare part for about $20.

Guide2.jpg

The parts included in the spares.

Guide3.jpg

I machined a custom bracket to mount the box to my frame from the seat tube.

Guide4.jpg

It's a super solid set-up.

Guide5.jpg

139 grams. Not the lightest, but tougher than anything you can find.

Guide6.jpg

Guide7.jpg

Guide8.jpg

Pretty slick!