Avoiding Disaster

[el_d00der1n0]

I'm looking for a good bashring for the SS. Preferably something that looks cool, doesn't weigh too much, and isn't ridiculously expensive. Any suggestions?

I want to avoid this: http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=406604

bendyring0953.jpg

[allison]

Yikes.

Spot brand ring guard, or Blackspire X-God ring or X-Ring God or whatever it is. We have one of each.

[Zippy]

I bought a super-cheap one from Nashbar (www.bikenashbar.com). So far, no problems.

[BeantownRider]

Check these out, I have one on my 1x9. They are not full blown 5-6mm thick DH bash gaurds, but mine has done the trick. Nice price too.

http://www.bbgbashguard.com/

[HELLDOG]

Wow! Is that your bike? and, if so how did you do that? just curious

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by HELLDOG

Wow! Is that your bike? and, if so how did you do that? just curious

Not mine. I have a similar set of cranks though.

According to the OP, this happened from chain tensions on the crank -- not from a direct hit.

[station]

At first I thought all that red was blood. I was like whoa sh@t!

[guero]

i have this one on my 5-Spot, made by salsa and is actually very lightweight.

[el_d00der1n0]

Originally Posted by guero

i have this one on my 5-Spot, made by salsa and is actually very lightweight.

now that is what i'm talkin' about mr. d.

[richie_rich]

I used to use the big ring and run an old chain around it and pin it in place...it worked and was cheap.