Bashguard
Rich_awakening
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So, have ordered my Boardman MTB HT Pro and have decided, as winter is fast approaching, trousers are going to be the best option. As far as I understand it a Bashguard is the best bet to stop my trouser legs getting caught in the sprokets. Only issue is I know nothing about this as it is completely new to it. Have looked but couldnt see this question being asked before, so here goes...
Is there a specific thing I shbould be looking at in a bashguard as the Boardman only has 2 front rings? My understanding was that they normally replace the larger of the 3 rings on a 3 speed set up. Is there any alternative to a bashguard to do the same job?
Many Thanks
Rich
Is there a specific thing I shbould be looking at in a bashguard as the Boardman only has 2 front rings? My understanding was that they normally replace the larger of the 3 rings on a 3 speed set up. Is there any alternative to a bashguard to do the same job?
Many Thanks
Rich
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Not at a sensible price, although a trouserguard (thin plastic found on BSO's) and a bashguard (chunkier thing to protect the chainwheel) are different things for different purposes.
Just get trouserclips or something. And don't wear 70's flares.
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Trying to snub out the competition?cooldad wrote:And don't wear 70's flares.0 -
You've got to have the hips for it dude. Wonder if they do the shoes in SPD's?I don't do smileys.
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Not sure about heels but you can get platform SPDs so i assume you can get platform shoes for SPD.0
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Back on Topic, most Boardmans use a Truvativ crankset, if it has 4 small holes in the big ring you can buy a trouser guard for it, costs about £6 as the lad had one on his as it doubled up on commuter duties.Currently riding a Whyte T130C, X0 drivetrain, Magura Trail brakes converted to mixed wheel size (homebuilt wheels) with 140mm Fox 34 Rhythm and RP23 suspension. 12.2Kg.0
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Groupset:
Shifters SRAM X9 2x10
Front Mech SRAM X9 2x10
Rear Mech SRAM X9 2x10 speed
Brakes Avid Elixir R
Chainset FSA Comet BB30 42x27T
Cassette SRAM PG1050
Chain KMC X10
Bottom Bracket FSA BB30
That is the groupset spec from the boardman website...Can't see anything about Truvativ....anyone know if I can get a trouser guard or Bashguard for that at all? Surely a Bashguard will be better, although I understand the bash guard will be deaer but surely it will do the same job as a trouser guard and more...?0 -
It'd be easier just with a trouser clip/tuck your trouser-leg in your socks. Your chainset is 3-arm, double-specific that's only made by FSA. No one makes a bash guard that will fit it.0
