chain falling off - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T10:06:36Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/chain-falling-off?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A126948&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=nono to chain tug--just chainri…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-04-19:1198434:Comment:1272532012-04-19T02:26:16.626ZGreg Stanleyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GregStanley
<p>no to chain tug--just chainring guard and third eye. working fine now</p>
<p>no to chain tug--just chainring guard and third eye. working fine now</p> Glad that worked for you! Are…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-04-18:1198434:Comment:1272472012-04-18T17:02:43.380ZJoe Bhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoeBrennan324
<p>Glad that worked for you! Are you using the chain tug?</p>
<p>Glad that worked for you! Are you using the chain tug?</p> tried the BBG chain guard and…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-04-15:1198434:Comment:1269762012-04-15T01:03:58.394ZGreg Stanleyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GregStanley
<p>tried the BBG chain guard and the third eye. works fine. thanks...did 30 miles today</p>
<p>tried the BBG chain guard and the third eye. works fine. thanks...did 30 miles today</p> Same size. I have two from th…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-04-05:1198434:Comment:1269482012-04-05T20:56:21.224ZJoe Bhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoeBrennan324
<p>Same size. I have two from these guys <a href="http://www.bbgbashguard.com/">http://www.bbgbashguard.com/</a></p>
<p>Hand made in USA, great quality, and good price.</p>
<p>Same size. I have two from these guys <a href="http://www.bbgbashguard.com/">http://www.bbgbashguard.com/</a></p>
<p>Hand made in USA, great quality, and good price.</p> thanks...if I go with a chain…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-04-05:1198434:Comment:1270502012-04-05T17:39:22.852ZGreg Stanleyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/GregStanley
<p>thanks...if I go with a chain ring guard, do I order the same size as my chain ring (36t) or something bigger?</p>
<p>thanks...if I go with a chain ring guard, do I order the same size as my chain ring (36t) or something bigger?</p> Does your frame have horizont…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2012-04-05:1198434:Comment:1268782012-04-05T13:48:42.140ZJoe Bhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JoeBrennan324
<p>Does your frame have horizontal rear dropouts - if so, install a chain tug such as the Surly Tuggnut <a href="http://surlybikes.com/parts/tuggnut">http://surlybikes.com/parts/tuggnut</a> - there are several options on the market.</p>
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<p>Then mess with the tension so that your chain only has about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of play.</p>
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<p>You might also want to install a chainwatcher on your seattube to help prevent it falling off the chainrings. K-Edge and Paul make expensive ones...…</p>
<p>Does your frame have horizontal rear dropouts - if so, install a chain tug such as the Surly Tuggnut <a href="http://surlybikes.com/parts/tuggnut">http://surlybikes.com/parts/tuggnut</a> - there are several options on the market.</p>
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<p>Then mess with the tension so that your chain only has about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of play.</p>
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<p>You might also want to install a chainwatcher on your seattube to help prevent it falling off the chainrings. K-Edge and Paul make expensive ones... but I just use the Third Eye which costs like 10 bucks. Ugly but functional.</p>
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<p>If you don't have a horizontal dropout then you need a chain tensioner or an eccentric hub. IMHO, chain tensioners are crap for CX racing.</p>
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<p>Finally, this magazine ran a good story about SSCX rigs in one of its early issues. You should search that out. </p>