48T Bash Guard and possible brake upgrades...

DanDax1990

Hi guys, Looking for a Bash Guard for my Shimano FC-M431 chainset, Big ring is 48T, Any ideas?

Also what do you think of Tektro Auriga Comp brakes? They seem ok but I want good brakes not ok brakes lol, Can anyone recommend some better brakes?

Pretty sure someone on here uses these? Any good? http://www.dealextreme.com/p/hygiy-alum ... rear-67027

Cheers for any help.

supersonic

I use Hygia brakes, are very good, though the fitted hoses are short.

DanDax1990

Would they be better than the Auriga's?

cooldad

Are you looking at replacing the big ring with a bashguard (easy and cheap) or adding one to a triple (expensive)?

DanDax1990

Either... I hardly ever use the big ring to be honest so which ever is cheapest...

an_original_name

Replacing the big ring with a bash is you're best bet. A 48t bash guard will be hard to find and pretty expensive if you do.

DanDax1990

Ok, What size bash would I need to replace the big ring? All new territory for me this lol.

cooldad

Roughly the size of your middle ring.

plugp7

These guys have a good range of bash guards and are cheap, about £12 posted from USA.

http://bbgbashguard.com/index.html

cooldad

Hunt around on Ebay, have made a collection of sizes for very little.

DanDax1990

What about swapping over to something like this?

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Mode ... elID=31151

cooldad

Why?

DanDax1990

Because I don't need my big ring, 24 and 36T would be fine, Comes with bash guard which I want anyway. Then if I need to I can swap over easily.

DanDax1990

Or am I wrong as usual? lol

bennett_346

May as well for that price, if it fits. Then on rides when you want the 48t you can just swap cranks.

DanDax1990

That's what I was thinking How can I tell if it fits?... I have a 11/12 Bokor with standard BB etc...

cooldad

It's a pretty heavy DH type crank. As far as I can remember you need a specific Howitzer BB. So you can't swap easily.
No idea what BB is on your Bokor, but it will be a Shimano - there is no 'standard'.

DanDax1990

Now considering going single up front... I've never used the granny ring and don't need the big ring. Makes sense to cut some weight whilst buying something new Or should/could I convert my current crankset to single?

And if I put a bash guard on too would my current bolts (which currently fasten the middle and big ring) be ok/the right size to fasten the guard on instead of the big ring? Or would I benefit more from new and lighter crankset?

YeehaaMcgee

You seem to be changing your mind a lot here. Go and sit down, have a cup of tea and consider what you actually want to achieve.
Then come back when you know, or have a better idea of, what you're after.

bennett_346

You need to think about what you actually want/need properly i think.

edit: oops beaten to it

cooldad

Just leave it in the middle ring and done, no cost.

DanDax1990

I'm just giving myself options, I don't need the big or granny ring. Would like to try single upfront to be honest.

Would I be ok with using my current crankset as a single? And could anyone point me towards a few options of a new single crankset which would cut me some weight?

supersonic

Use what you have, take the rings off, fit a bashguard of the size of the ring that is left.

Chunkers1980

DanDax1990 wrote:

I'm just giving myself options

No you're not, you are reducing your options.

cooldad

supersonic wrote:

Use what you have, take the rings off, fit a bashguard of the size of the ring that is left.

Leave the mech as a chain guide.

DanDax1990

I've got a Bionicon V.2 fitted...

cooldad

OK don't then.

YeehaaMcgee

DanDax1990 wrote:

I've got a Bionicon V.2 fitted...

Is that the silly thing that goes somewhere between the bottom of the chainrings and the rear mech?
If so, that's not a chain device.

DanDax1990

I'm sure I said guide? Not device?...

YeehaaMcgee

Fine, it's not a chain guide either then - in that it won;t stop the chain from coming off the top of the chain ring like a chainguide/device or front mech does.

DanDax1990

Ok, Mr chain guide/device...