Chainstay protector for vintage bike?
06-17-17, 11:11 PM
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Your approach may be the most authentic-looking solution -- I have a 1981 Dawes Atlantis (the frame was recently bent beyond repair in a collision with a car). And it has an original-looking chainstay protector that looks just like yours.
If I have to work with the material myself, and carefully cut rounded corners with an X-acto knife, so be it.
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06-17-17, 11:28 PM
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Hate to say something gauche ---- but, the 'ol inner tube wrapped tightly around the chainstay and affixed with a couple of zip ties is effective and timeless
06-18-17, 01:06 AM
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Self-fusing silicone tape.
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The old Deore XT Shark Fin!
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I'm scared of sharks but I would like to see more of your chain rings please.
06-18-17, 09:37 AM
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I have one Shark Fin set aside- but no cool rasta chainrings.
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06-18-17, 10:56 AM
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Vintage Cyclist, what material did you use for that?
Your approach may be the most authentic-looking solution -- I have a 1981 Dawes Atlantis (the frame was recently bent beyond repair in a collision with a car). And it has an original-looking chainstay protector that looks just like yours.
If I have to work with the material myself, and carefully cut rounded corners with an X-acto knife, so be it.
Your approach may be the most authentic-looking solution -- I have a 1981 Dawes Atlantis (the frame was recently bent beyond repair in a collision with a car). And it has an original-looking chainstay protector that looks just like yours.
If I have to work with the material myself, and carefully cut rounded corners with an X-acto knife, so be it.
06-18-17, 11:22 AM
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Maybe something like this?
https://m.harborfreight.com/2-inch-x-50-yard-flame-******ant-aluminum-foil-tape-96372.html
I've seen similar foil tapes at auto parts stores and home improvement/hardware stores.
I'm sure McMaster.com would have something similar, too.
For visibility, you might consider cutting protectors out of reflective tape.
https://m.harborfreight.com/2-inch-x-50-yard-flame-******ant-aluminum-foil-tape-96372.html
I've seen similar foil tapes at auto parts stores and home improvement/hardware stores.
I'm sure McMaster.com would have something similar, too.
For visibility, you might consider cutting protectors out of reflective tape.
06-18-17, 11:39 AM
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I wrapped with leather after having chain suck take paint off the bottom of the chainstay.
Based on that experience, I find it important to have full coverage rather than just the top of the stay.
Based on that experience, I find it important to have full coverage rather than just the top of the stay.
06-18-17, 11:47 AM
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In addition to NOS originals there are also new reproductions available: SCHWINN VARSITY CONTINENTAL CLEAR CHAIN PAINT PROTECTOR LIGHTWEIGHT RALEIGH | eBay
This...
06-18-17, 09:30 PM
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A recent frame I bought came with one of these on it.
NOS Campagnolo Chainstay Frame Protector Chrome Vintage L'Eroica | eBay
Listed as NOS, but I think they are new production. The seller crumpled it a bit, but it still looks good.
NOS Campagnolo Chainstay Frame Protector Chrome Vintage L'Eroica | eBay
Listed as NOS, but I think they are new production. The seller crumpled it a bit, but it still looks good.
06-22-17, 03:05 PM
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Those are my wife's chain rings, it's a Driveline X5 crank set.
I built the bike for my wife seven years ago, I have build thread over at the Retrobike forum.
The recipe was "Throw as much gold as possible onto a black frame."
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