Chainatay scratches

Whytepeak
Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
edited August 2009 in MTB workshop & tech
Not caused by the chain.

The scratches run around the chainstays of both my bikes (only on the chain side).

Could it be, and this is all I can think of, that the chainstay protectors that I use scratch the paint when they rotate?

I use the 'normal' velcro protectors, such as this-

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Now that we are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. ROMANS 15:1

Comments

  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    could be. could be anything :wink:
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Whytepeak
    Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
    As long as the frame isn't cracking (as I first thought).

    P.S, Nick you're supposed to fill the role as a reassuring and helpful forum member, give concise answers man - this isn't cludo! :lol:
    Now that we are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. ROMANS 15:1
  • mugs
    mugs Posts: 46
    Yes, the lizardskin on mine has caused the same, lots of light scratches on the chainstay, especially after I ride in the wet.
  • Andy B
    Andy B Posts: 8,115
    Dirt gets under the protector, it moves = scratches.

    Which is why shock boots are not really worth the money either.
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  • Whytepeak
    Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
    That makes more sense thanks :)
    Now that we are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. ROMANS 15:1
  • Could you not cable tie towards each end of the chainstay protector?

    It may stop movement and also dirt getting in.
  • Could you not cable tie towards each end of the chainstay protector?

    It may stop movement and also dirt getting in.
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Whytepeak wrote:
    As long as the frame isn't cracking (as I first thought).

    P.S, Nick you're supposed to fill the role as a reassuring and helpful forum member, give concise answers man - this isn't cludo! :lol:

    well from the info given?

    a picture of i nice clean frame with a lizard skin in it.

    maybe even the makers photo.

    I was not going to commit to anything.

    for all i can tell the frame may be cracked to hell or it may be nothing...
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • Whytepeak
    Whytepeak Posts: 2,616
    Excuses excuses :lol:

    It would appear that the scratches are only 'paint deep'. but still, black scratches on a white frame are a shock.

    how can products like this be produced (and bought :oops: )?. This is an outrage. :roll:
    Now that we are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak and not to please ourselves. ROMANS 15:1
  • Dazzza
    Dazzza Posts: 2,364
    My giant came wth a lovely thick and soft neoprene protector, i've had a lizard skin and found that to be hard n the paintwork.

    Id look at changing the protector personally, failing that use helicopter tape underneath.
    The trouble with having an open mind, of course, is that people will insist on coming along and trying to put things in it.
    Giant Anthem X
  • Whats helicopter tape?!?............
  • nicklouse
    nicklouse Posts: 50,673
    Whats helicopter tape?!?............

    protective film.

    Google copter tape.
    "Do not follow where the path may lead, Go instead where there is no path, and Leave a Trail."
    Parktools :?:SheldonBrown
  • thank you very much.......