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February 09, 2010 10:18am

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Hi guys just kinda a bit bored and building my knowledge base what kinda chain stay protectors are every one using and what are the best ones

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February 09, 2010 10:36am Updated 09-02-2010 10:42 am by Kenzo

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I'm using these things wrapped around the chainstay and held in place by two or thee zip ties.

Cheap and effective. Done well they look better than the advertising banners seen on other bikes.

EDIT - here's mine:

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February 09, 2010 10:41am

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Dean0 is using the one below ..... protects the chainstay and stops his skirt getting caught in the chain as well.

Thanks for putting this thread up so I could use this photo twice in one day.

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February 09, 2010 11:13am

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Quote: outdoorgaz

Dean0 is using the one below ..... protects the chainstay and stops his skirt getting caught in the chain as well.

Thanks for putting this thread up so I could use this photo twice in one day.

LOL i find that type builds up dirt though

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February 09, 2010 12:01pm

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Quote: Kenzo

I'm using these things wrapped around the chainstay and held in place by two or thee zip ties.

Cheap and effective. Done well they look better than the advertising banners seen on other bikes.

EDIT - here's mine:

Tried that set up.. But firstly it was hard to undo the zip ties when I needed to use that tube

AND.. it was full of holes..

totally useless..

I think it's bad advice IMHO.. sorry Kenzo

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February 09, 2010 12:03pm

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Quote: PtZell

Quote: Kenzo

I'm using these things wrapped around the chainstay and held in place by two or thee zip ties.

Cheap and effective. Done well they look better than the advertising banners seen on other bikes.

EDIT - here's mine:

Tried that set up.. But firstly it was hard to undo the zip ties when I needed to use that tube

AND.. it was full of holes..

totally useless..

I think it's bad advice IMHO.. sorry Kenzo

kinda like my blow up doll LOL

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February 09, 2010 12:51pm

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Quote: trippnu

Quote: PtZell

Quote: Kenzo

I'm using these things wrapped around the chainstay and held in place by two or thee zip ties.

Cheap and effective. Done well they look better than the advertising banners seen on other bikes.

EDIT - here's mine:

Tried that set up.. But firstly it was hard to undo the zip ties when I needed to use that tube

AND.. it was full of holes..

totally useless..

I think it's bad advice IMHO.. sorry Kenzo

kinda like my blow up doll LOL

blow up doll chainstay protector,now theres a thought!

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February 09, 2010 01:06pm

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Quote: PtZell

Quote: Kenzo

I'm using these things wrapped around the chainstay and held in place by two or thee zip ties.

Cheap and effective. Done well they look better than the advertising banners seen on other bikes.

EDIT - here's mine:

Tried that set up.. But firstly it was hard to undo the zip ties when I needed to use that tube

AND.. it was full of holes..

totally useless..

I think it's bad advice IMHO.. sorry Kenzo

You are meant to use a wrecked tube...

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February 09, 2010 01:12pm

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Quote: Viv92

Quote: PtZell

Quote: Kenzo

I'm using these things wrapped around the chainstay and held in place by two or thee zip ties.

Cheap and effective. Done well they look better than the advertising banners seen on other bikes.

EDIT - here's mine:

Tried that set up.. But firstly it was hard to undo the zip ties when I needed to use that tube

AND.. it was full of holes..

totally useless..

I think it's bad advice IMHO.. sorry Kenzo

You are meant to use a wrecked tube...

Its wrecked now, just perfect for the job.

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February 09, 2010 01:51pm

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But if no old tube or blow up doll....

Then buy a neoprene chainstay protector. Lizard Skins were the best, now they are just one of the many offerrings. Most LBSs will have them - for the same price as two new tubes.

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February 09, 2010 04:28pm

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3 Layers of the 3M paint protection plastic. (look for it on ebay)

That way my white bike doesn't get a black tube wrapped around it.

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I've got another bike that I did this to 3 years ago and the paint is still the same as the day I bought the bike. Works great - looks .... well it's invisible (unless you get right up close)

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February 09, 2010 07:11pm

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I used some of that stretchy bondy tape ("Tommy Tape") from Bunnings for $12 for 3 metres. Frameshin sell the same thing for about $15.

Works well so far and is a bit finer than a tube. Comes in white, black or clear.

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February 09, 2010 07:26pm

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i use the torpedo 7 ones with the advertising - you can often pick them up for a couple of $$ when you are doing another order. I don't care if I am advertising for them (they are cheap) - plus nearly everything else I own cycle wise has some brand name or other plastered all over it.

Prior to that I used a piece of irrigation pipe slit along it's length and cable tied to the bike.

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February 10, 2010 12:00am

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Quote: Rural

3 Layers of the 3M paint protection plastic. (look for it on ebay)

That way my white bike doesn't get a black tube wrapped around it.

I've got another bike that I did this to 3 years ago and the paint is still the same as the day I bought the bike. Works great - looks .... well it's invisible (unless you get right up close)

that is one nice looking bike btw Rural!

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February 10, 2010 10:01am

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Quote: castlehillbilly

Quote: Rural

3 Layers of the 3M paint protection plastic. (look for it on ebay)

That way my white bike doesn't get a black tube wrapped around it.

I've got another bike that I did this to 3 years ago and the paint is still the same as the day I bought the bike. Works great - looks .... well it's invisible (unless you get right up close)

that is one nice looking bike btw Rural!

A bit off topic but it's just magic to ride - perfect fit for me - perfect trail bike - perfect balance - climbs brilliantly - floats evenly into the air when I jump it - and so stiff/responsive/point and go exactly where I want.

It's my favourite ride and I can't say enough about how great this bike feels - they absolutely nailed the frame design with this updated VPP.

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February 10, 2010 11:38am

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Nice ride - planning the next mtb and a santa or pivot is short listed, leaning more towards the santa though...

Next order to T7, add a few chain stay protectors. Great as a stay protector but also good for other uses, protecting frame on racks etc.

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February 10, 2010 11:51am

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I hired the Intense Tracer VP and Spider2 for 6 days - absolutely loved them.

Rang up competitive cyclist to see if they had stock of a Spider2, while talking to Eric I noticed they had SC BLT2s on special for US$1360 and asked if had medium and when he replied yes I just said SOLD!!! When I got it - I was thrilled - it was a 2010 frame and the 2010 Fox RP23!!

If I was going bigger stuff I would have gone a Tracer (ignoring price for a sec).

The new VPP design is brilliant and Intense and SC are great - I would put the SC BLT2 right in the middle between the Tracer and Spider in terms of riding style/aggression.

The SC pivot bolt design is way better than Intense, the Tracer frame design is better. But for me I'm 175cm and that puts me smack in the middle of a SC medium where with intense it put on the cut off between small and medium.

I rode the Pivot up and down the street outside a shop and did some curb hopping. Seemed very sharp and a bit too much of a "race" bike for me - I was looking more trail. Also the welds on the bike I test rode were really untidy and the whole thing looked poorly finished for that many $$$

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February 10, 2010 01:53pm Updated 10-02-2010 01:53 pm by Viv92

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Also if you want your bike to be quiet you can use the fluffy side of velcro on your chainstay. Just cut it right and glue it there. Much quieter than a tube/chainstay protector.

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February 10, 2010 02:08pm

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I have each of these running. Velco thingy, old tube, have tried what Viv said but found it too fiddly. The latest I run on my DH bike is clear silcone. Velco thingies die too quick. The old tube is good. The silcone is great because you can adjust depth in critical areas.

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February 10, 2010 03:02pm

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Quote: Rural

Quote: castlehillbilly

Quote: Rural

3 Layers of the 3M paint protection plastic. (look for it on ebay)

That way my white bike doesn't get a black tube wrapped around it.

I've got another bike that I did this to 3 years ago and the paint is still the same as the day I bought the bike. Works great - looks .... well it's invisible (unless you get right up close)

that is one nice looking bike btw Rural!

A bit off topic but it's just magic to ride - perfect fit for me - perfect trail bike - perfect balance - climbs brilliantly - floats evenly into the air when I jump it - and so stiff/responsive/point and go exactly where I want.

It's my favourite ride and I can't say enough about how great this bike feels - they absolutely nailed the frame design with this updated VPP.