PM me and we can talk... I know a guy that owns about 15 CNC machines so maybe he could do something for you. i think he still has to make a mold or something to cut it but if you PM me we can work something out
Carbon with a toughened resin system should be fine if you're not using it like a trials rider or expect it to hold up to a lot of abuse. for the weekend warrior it could hold up just fine.:?:
I'm guessing around $60 Remember that the total quantity will make a difference so since that's up in the air the estimate on the price does not mean a whole lot. I'm estimating $60 for a batch of 10 or more.
Chata! It will work great for the those of us who never bash our guards. Can we get our STR Screen Name CnC'd in there somehow?
Not to piss on the idea, but you can get aluminum bash guards that are lighter, cheaper, and will probably take a bit more abuse. Just throwing it out there. http://www.bbgbashguard.com/superlights.html
before I place an order I'll check with you before I place an order. Thanks. No mold required, just a cnc mill with the right tool and some experience cutting this stuff. The shop that cut mine thought the material was tougher than any carbon he had cut before.
Looks good at the trailhead! I think this is the perfect Chi Chi accessory! Half of the bashrings in use, will never come in contact with a rock or wood, anyway...so why not?
opinions are like ...holes. Everybody has one and they all stink All pissing is welcome here ;o) Thin aluminum can bend and obstruct the chain. Also, the one you have on your bike, is about 65g. When you do the math correctly, 65>45. I'd say the lighter argument falls out here. When I want cheap I go to Walmart ) Yes, this will shatter but when it does, I'd be more worried about the hospital bill
Look at the link Drago. The 104 BCD 36T superlight is 40 grams. I am replacing my Spot bash guard with a 104 32T superlight at 28 grams. 45>40>28. My thought is that if both end up being disposable, I'd rather spend $10 than $60 on a part that is designed to bend/break/take a beating. Just my stinky asshole of an opinion.
did you do the lay-up? Vacuum bagging? or are these pre-preg? $60 is pretty steep. I think the carbon should hold up pretty well. Although, wouldn't it make more sense to use kevlar or fiberglass?
no i did not do the lay-up Got my hands on the material in sheet form Vacuum bag and cured Would you please clarify "make more sense to use kevlar or fiberglass?" If I were doing a production run of a few hundreds or thousands, then the price would go down quite a bit. Limited runs like this get expensive and this is exactly why I posted this here. It has never been my intention to offer a cheap, run of the mill product for a great price. This guard is unique and will be produced in limited quantities. So, if you like it and want a unique product that will perform, then this guard is for you.
You guys know that MRP offers the System 3 chainguide and bashguard in carbon fiber, right? http://www.mountainspeed.com/product.php?section=product&item=sys3#sys3_carbon
hey guap, I understand that it's a small run. Didn't mean to jump on you about that. I really think it's a cool project. I was trying to say that it's steep to ask people to pay $60 for a part they really want to pay half that. Most won't care that it's a small run. As far as durability, I was thinking kevlar would be more robust. Even fiberglass too... and much much cheaper..... for next time.
hmmm Thanks for pointing that out. I did not know. It's the best comparison for pricing, function and style. Here is the direct link to the pricing page. http://www.mountainspeed.com/fs_sho...d=170&search=&pg=&site_section=product&secpg= Cheers,
Yeah, that link means you can charge more than $60! In practice, a buddy has the MRP carbon and I was looking closely at it last night, it has taken plenty of hits and no sign of the CF de-laminating... I suspect that they'll be great until that "one big hit", where it will explode and you'll be cleaning carbon splinters off teh trail soas not to leave little puncture mines all over the place. I ordered the whole System 3 setup for my newest bike build yesterday.
Pardon me while I offer a pragmatist's Bauhaus-influenced view. Carbon and "bash" do not belong in the same sentence. Carbon and guarding against a "bash" most definitely do not belong together conceptually. But I guess it looks fancy, and to some, that's all that matters. Myself, I can't understand it. It's not going to hold up under repeat strikes against rocks and logs. So what is the point? Maybe if it's there to guard your Brooks Brothers trousers from being soiled by that nasty chain, it makes sense. But then that's not a "bash" guard -- it's a trouser guard. If it would "hold up fine" under someone, then it's not necessary. PS: if you're trying to save weight, I suggest taking a big dump before riding. Feces are much heavier than the weight differential between an aluminum or polycarbonate bash guard, and that carbon thing.
