Difference between revisions of "Chain Guide, ala PVD"
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| − | By running a single front ring on my six speed MTB, I have to have a way of keeping the chain on the ring. | + | 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. | + | 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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[[Image:Guide1.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Guide1.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
| − | The Truvative Boxguide box is available as a spare part for about $20.<br> | + | The Truvative Boxguide box is available as a spare part for about $20. |
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[[Image:Guide2.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Guide2.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
The parts included in the spares. | The parts included in the spares. | ||
[[Image:Guide3.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Guide3.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
| − | I machined a custom bracket to mount the box to my frame from the seat tube.<br> | + | I machined a custom bracket to mount the box to my frame from the seat tube. |
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[[Image:Guide4.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Guide4.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
| − | It's a super solid set-up.<br> | + | It's a super solid set-up. |
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[[Image:Guide5.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Guide5.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
| + | 139 grams. Not the lightest, but tougher than anything you can find. | ||
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[[Image:Guide6.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Guide6.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
[[Image:Guide7.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Guide7.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
[[Image:Guide8.jpg]]<br><br> | [[Image:Guide8.jpg]]<br><br> | ||
| + | Pretty slick!<br> | ||
Revision as of 22:58, 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.
The Truvative Boxguide box is available as a spare part for about $20.
The parts included in the spares.
I machined a custom bracket to mount the box to my frame from the seat tube.
It's a super solid set-up.
139 grams. Not the lightest, but tougher than anything you can find.
Pretty slick!
