Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Soma sells a decent clear Yokozuna chainstay protector for $6 dollars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email t

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Suddenly I am very aware of my inferior chainstay protectors. I don't know if I can ride to work this morning -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an emai

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

I love how far this thing has gone. I had no idea everyone had a chainstay protector philosophy ;) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owner

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

I love how smug and condescending this is. Makes me want to run out and buy a roll... On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 5:07:09 PM UTC-8, jeffrey kane wrote: > > Your chain stay protector is doing it's job if it protects the paint on > your stay -- and if it does that (and often) then it's going

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Your chain stay protector is doing it's job if it protects the paint on your stay -- and if it does that (and often) then it's going to be filthy before long. All that pretty cloth tape & twine work ends up looking like it's covered in black slime after a time and well, if that's your idea of b

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

When I did my Varsity rebuild circa 1971, one problem I had with the conversion was that, with a 39 or 40 t ring, 16 and 18 t cogs, and a heavy 1/8" wide chain, the chain would smack the newly hand-sprayed stay roughly over bumps. I had some vague idea of chrome, and (this being Nairobi, where bike

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

One option I use and I haven't seen mentioned are the leather protectors that Velo Orange sells. They're very nice and enhance the look of the bike: http://store.velo-orange.com/index.php/accessories/chainguards-stay-protectors-kickstands/vo-leather-chainstay-protector-self.html René On Thu, Feb

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Beauty just is, regardless of any sense of it. On Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 12:28:44 PM UTC-5, Lungimsam wrote: > > Cannot believe you cats are covering up those beautiful frames and paint > with opaque materials. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Or, have the builder install those cute and dubiously useful otherwise spoke holders on the chainstay. My first mountain bike, a late '80s Sintesi, had this feature and it certainly prevented the chain from hitting the stay, as well as serving as a conversation starter. On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 9:

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

On 02/07/2016 11:13 AM, William deRosset wrote: Dear Joe, The helicopter tape stick-on ones work okay for road use. They'll eventually get torn up, and, once chipped up, are difficult to remove cleanly. Eric has the very best approach--chrome or stainless socks and a rubber chain slap-strap

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

Cannot believe you cats are covering up those beautiful frames and paint with opaque materials. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-b

Re: [RBW] Re: Chainstay protector

I use Lizard Skins on everything other than my MTB. That gets the old tube & tape treaetment. On Sun, Feb 7, 2016 at 4:25 AM, Takashi wrote: > Not my bike, but I came across a photo of Hunqapillar with really great > chainstay protector. > https://www.flickr.com/photos/45524179@N08/8014243984/ >