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a couple bucks will get you bmx single ring bolts, or chainring spacers. or grind off the teeth on your big ring. a couple bucks will get you a basic bashring as well.
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A Jumpstop and a bash are definately a must for the XC Maniac.
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If you're not going to ride the big gear why not just use it as a bash guard instead of getting an actual bash guard? One advantage it has over a true bash guard is the teeth. Those babies can dig in to logs and help you get the bike over 'em. I've used my big ring more than once to help me over a log.
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If you're not going to ride the big gear why not just use it as a bash guard instead of getting an actual bash guard? One advantage it has over a true bash guard is the teeth. Those babies can dig in to logs and help you get the bike over 'em. I've used my big ring more than once to help me over a log.
2. It grabs your pant leg and chews it up.
3. You do WHAT??? to help you over a log...? (no need to repeat your answer, this kind of riding just makes me cringe)
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Because, a local rider was using the big chain ring as a bash guard and it went into his leg, and tore muscle tissue out. A bash guard and jump stop is in the future. (i ordered a jump stop through my LBS already)
I hate the granny gear, which is why Im going 1x8.
(or maybe 1x9 when my new wheelset comes in)
i rode yesterday and dropped the chain quite a bit, jammed it down in between the BB and the Crank as well lol.
Yea, I was looking at spacers and the SS bolts already, but, if I'm getting a bashguard, why bother.
Chris, I'm rough on parts, but not THAT rough now... I can only imagine what that would do...
If I cant bunny hop it or jump it or go around it, I walk it.
I hate the granny gear, which is why Im going 1x8.
(or maybe 1x9 when my new wheelset comes in)
i rode yesterday and dropped the chain quite a bit, jammed it down in between the BB and the Crank as well lol.
Yea, I was looking at spacers and the SS bolts already, but, if I'm getting a bashguard, why bother.
Chris, I'm rough on parts, but not THAT rough now... I can only imagine what that would do...
If I cant bunny hop it or jump it or go around it, I walk it.
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What area of the country are you in? Here in Cow-Hampshire we have tons and tons and tons of trees and most trails have some sort of log across 'em. I think it's pretty common practice to use the big ring to claw over 'em since they're absolutely covered in gear teeth marks. I geared my way over one just yesterday as a matter of fact. Once you've done it once or twice it's no big deal. I can't do jumps or skinny bridges and I really don't have much in the way of "skill" so if I can claw over a log it can't be that hard.
Cheeto:
Actually it isn't hard on the equipment at all, as far as I can tell. I've never broken anything and none of the guys I ride with have broken anything on a log jump. Now rocks, you gotta be more careful with rocks. Can't just wail in to 'em. The rocks here are covered in scrapes from pedals and chain rings, but you try and avoid hittin' em with the chain ring if you can. Sometimes though it just happens.
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What area of the country are you in? Here in Cow-Hampshire we have tons and tons and tons of trees and most trails have some sort of log across 'em. I think it's pretty common practice to use the big ring to claw over 'em since they're absolutely covered in gear teeth marks. I geared my way over one just yesterday as a matter of fact. Once you've done it once or twice it's no big deal. I can't do jumps or skinny bridges and I really don't have much in the way of "skill" so if I can claw over a log it can't be that hard.
I'm gonna start another thread about what I did to my Avid Juicy 5's today, haha.
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