Recently I modified my chainguard on the Hampsten MudPig to create the following contraption (See below).
The metal guard was bent at a specific angle (42 Degrees) so that it did not rub when the chain is on the 27 or the 12, but also followed the contours of the chainring itself. The set up is pretty sweet or considered "TIGHT" in some circles, and I hope that I don't drop any chains this year like I did at Gloucester last year.
I think if I had a really nice vice and some real tools I could have created something much nicer, but at the time, I could only find a pair of scissors and some pliers. I think Zank should include custom chain deflectors on each of his bikes.
The chain guard is called "Jump Start Chain Deflector" and it can be found at www.cyclocrossworld.com
I love that shop...
http://cyclocrossworld.stores.yahoo.net/justchde.html
TIRESCurrently I have the FMB SSC Sprints that I bought off the Zank on my race bike. They are Tubulars which I glued myself. I drank 3 beers during the gluing process so I would estimate that the process took about 2.5 hours. They are 34 in the front and 32 in the back. I will be using these in most of the races unless it is really muddy, I suppose. I like them a lot and they are super-fast on the flats although they tend to drift on slow corners where I am not leaning enough to use the little nobbies. The more I know how to ride these, the faster I can ride them. I am running 30 psi right now.
This year I am experimenting with some lightweight gear. The Specialized Phenom saddle (~200gms) is very very comfortable, and rock solid, but I question the durability of the hollow Ti rails. The Thomson Masterpiece seatpost is so incredibly light (~160gms), and just so well made.
5 comments:
What kind of guard is that and where'd you get it? I just have some janky plastic one that will flex and allow the chain to drop - but then it is really difficult to pull back up.
And that is very classy with the 'masterpiece.' I just laid down grand amounts of dough on various parts and got an 'elite' peasant model (in silver!). I hear that the 'masterpiece' is much faster.
You drank three beers in one sitting!? While gluing tubulars no less?!
PVB: my splits and personal bests have improved markedly since I got the "Masterpiece."
chainguard looks very familiar.....
Inspiration from the Salsa!
I wish I had a pretty good pressure gage. I feel that at low pressures the gauges do not work as accurately.
P.S. We miss you Zank.
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