If you do the newbaums and twine and shellac it, it will be pert near
bulletproof.
-Ben in Omaha
On Monday, February 7, 2022 at 9:56:49 AM UTC-6 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
> Wanting to protect the lovely long chainstay from chain slaps. I see lots
> of folks using cloth tape, some with twine. L
I like to cut an old tube lengthwise and use that to wrap the chainstay.
This gets the twine treatment just the same. Looks good to me, and works
great.
I'll try to upload a photo later.
-Joe
On Monday, February 7, 2022 at 7:57:51 AM UTC-8 bjmi...@gmail.com wrote:
> If you do the newbaums an
If you don't want something fancy but does the job, you can use some
"helicopter" tape to protect the frame:
http://www.racerstape.com/rtp.html (see middle of page)
I keep a 1", 8 mill roll handy. For the chainstay, I use a couple of long
strips along the chain stay then finish off with a coupl
3m paint protection film works well. You can remove it anytime.
On Monday, February 7, 2022 at 7:56:49 AM UTC-8 rmro...@gmail.com wrote:
> Wanting to protect the lovely long chainstay from chain slaps. I see lots
> of folks using cloth tape, some with twine. Looks ok but seems like it wold
> n
3M is what I would do, I believe that's the product Joe Bell wrapped on my
chainstay. I can't verify that this is a real problem but I always get
queazy when I see steel and paint covered under all that cloth and twine, I
don't know what's happening under there.
Joe Bernard
On Monday, Februar
Richard,
As Ben noted, cloth and twine is "bulletproof" chain stay protection. One
caveat though: if you ever decide to remove it, the adhesive quality of
cloth hbar tape has the ability to remove paint (ask me how I know!). Riv
sells these chain stay protectors - currently out of stock - and o
It's interesting that on Riv's Custom page they offer a chainstay slap
guard for a $50.00 upcharge...but don't think it's really required.
https://www.rivbike.com/products/custom-framesets
Looked at my 3 Rivendells...and nope, nothing to see there. I don't recall
this option ever coming up on
My Rivendell Custom came with extensive clear film over the chain stay. It
is basically invisible, didn't know it was there until I was working on it
real close up one day and saw the edge lines. Most of my other Rivendells
came with a single clear piece of film like what they sell. I tried to g
Ryan,
My experience is just like Laing's, the whole chainstay is wrapped and I
didn't notice for months.
What I believe Grant means by "slap guard" is those old timey braze-ons
touring bikes used to have that you would stretch a piece of leather
between. He's not a stickler for paint staying
Oops...the fingernail test reveals that my 2001 Road and 2016 Mixte do have
that clear protector you and Laing are talking about. They are Joe Bell
paint jobs The allrounder is um...rather dusty, so I'm not going there.
That was a Waterford which may or may not have the clear wrap...there is
cl
Wow thanks for the heads up about removing paint! I wonder if a heat gun on low
would help prevent that…
>
> On Feb 8, 2022, at 8:02 AM, RichS wrote:
>
> Richard,
>
> As Ben noted, cloth and twine is "bulletproof" chain stay protection. One
> caveat though: if you ever decide to remove it,
Or, avoid the guesswork and use one of the other less invasive methods
recommended.
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 1:04 PM, Joe Mullins wrote:
> Wow thanks for the heads up about removing paint! I wonder if a heat gun
> on low would help prevent that…
>
>
> On Feb 8, 2022, at 8:02 AM,
One other observation. My Sam and Atlantis from 2014-15 came with clear
chain stay protectors. Formerly standard equipment but now an option.
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Tue, Feb 8, 2022 at 1:23 PM, Ryan wrote:
> It's interesting that on Riv's Custom page they offer a chainstay slap
> guard for a $5
You can, or could, get NOS steel chainstay protectors a few years ago on
eBay. I found a couple from a US seller.
The closest thing I found just now on a quick search is this, UK and
aluminum:
https://www.velobitz.co.uk/chainstay-protectors/velobitz-vintage-retro-plain-aluminium-chainstay-protect
My 2015 Sam came with a clear protector too that is nearly invisible. When
I wanted something similar for my Surly I purchased one of these Wheels
Manufacturing clear chainstay protectors off eBay. Looks excellent. Now,
the chainstays on the Sam (463 mm and on the Surly 450 mm) are nowhere ne
My Clem came with a single layer of clear material protection. Hard to see but
it is there. Seems inadequate though? That is a long chain & I imagine it might
sag quite a bit at times. In addition the cable running below the stay nearly
hugs the stay. On other bikes I have experience paint scuff
My experience is that the clear stick-on plastic chainstay protection lasts
for decades without visible deterioration. My late 90s Riv custom came with
one installed, and it's still in place without visible damage - in fact
it's very hard to see unless you look closely. And on my Bleriot, as wel
Hey Rich,
Not sure if you were referring to other protectors when you mentioned 'less
invasive' or other methods of removing the cloth wrap. If the latter, where
were these mentioned. May be time to remove mine.
Cheers,
John
On Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 3:24:27 AM UTC+9 RichS wrote:
> Or
Hello John:
Apologies if my reply was confusing. I was referring to the 3M Paint
Protection Film which Paul suggested. I haven't used it but it sounds like
a good alternative - especially if you want to remove it at a later date.
Hope that helps.
Best,
Rich in ATL
On Wed, Feb 9, 2022 at 4:47 AM
No worries, Rich, and thanks for the reply. My 2005 Atlantis has the
plastic film on the chainstay, and it looks just great after so many years.
I'm thinking of unwrapping the tape from my Hunq stay, but your cautionary
tale has left me...um...cautious. I'm now wondering how this might be
accom
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