Keepin' my front chain on - Cyclocross Magazine2024-03-28T12:14:16Zhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/forum/topics/keepin-my-front-chain-on?commentId=1198434%3AComment%3A69129&feed=yes&xn_auth=noIf you're running it SS, I'd…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-11:1198434:Comment:701992010-10-11T13:53:41.681ZCharlie Bealhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CharlieBeal
If you're running it SS, I'd look into chain line or tension if you're dropping your chain.
If you're running it SS, I'd look into chain line or tension if you're dropping your chain. Has anyone figured out how to…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-11:1198434:Comment:701942010-10-11T13:24:00.954ZDave Vannettehttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/DaveVannette
Has anyone figured out how to make any of these options work on a Crux? For some reason Specialized made the seat tube square so I can't use anything that clamps on. I have the K-Edge single ring catcher but no way of mounting it currently. I'm thinking that I might need to put a piece of aluminum on the front derailleur mount that extends down so that I can get the chain keeper low enough. I'm using a 39x16 SS setup and after dropping my chain 3x yesterday I NEED to get this sorted out.
Has anyone figured out how to make any of these options work on a Crux? For some reason Specialized made the seat tube square so I can't use anything that clamps on. I have the K-Edge single ring catcher but no way of mounting it currently. I'm thinking that I might need to put a piece of aluminum on the front derailleur mount that extends down so that I can get the chain keeper low enough. I'm using a 39x16 SS setup and after dropping my chain 3x yesterday I NEED to get this sorted out. maybe you make some more..??…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-09:1198434:Comment:700062010-10-09T05:24:06.303ZNate Lairdhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/NateLaird
maybe you make some more..?? or post up a diy..?
maybe you make some more..?? or post up a diy..? I made this chainkeeper for $…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-09:1198434:Comment:700022010-10-09T01:21:25.353Zrobert garnerhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/robertgarner
I made this chainkeeper for $12, a lot less than the $52 Paul. Have never dropped a chain in 20 races and many miles of training.
I made this chainkeeper for $12, a lot less than the $52 Paul. Have never dropped a chain in 20 races and many miles of training. I run the same setup that Kev…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-04:1198434:Comment:693032010-10-04T02:11:50.668ZJeremyhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JeremyChinn
I run the same setup that Kevin described. Outer guard and N-Gear Jumpstop on the inside. Not single dropped chain with this setup ever.
I run the same setup that Kevin described. Outer guard and N-Gear Jumpstop on the inside. Not single dropped chain with this setup ever. That's what I did when I trie…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-03:1198434:Comment:692872010-10-03T12:50:42.452ZCharlie Bealhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/CharlieBeal
That's what I did when I tried a 1x8 on my mtb. I had to get a longer screw for the inner limit. I tried both the N-stop and the Third Eye Chain watcher. The N-stop worked pretty well, the Third Eye not so much.
That's what I did when I tried a 1x8 on my mtb. I had to get a longer screw for the inner limit. I tried both the N-stop and the Third Eye Chain watcher. The N-stop worked pretty well, the Third Eye not so much. Second on the N-Gear - it's s…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-03:1198434:Comment:692752010-10-03T04:10:23.362ZKevin J. Ruschhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/KevinJRusch
Second on the N-Gear - it's super adjustable and overall a great design for only $10. Team that up with a BBG bash guard/chain guide for $12 and you have a light, reliable and very inexpensive setup...like a 3rd of what the K-Edge costs ($65).
Second on the N-Gear - it's super adjustable and overall a great design for only $10. Team that up with a BBG bash guard/chain guide for $12 and you have a light, reliable and very inexpensive setup...like a 3rd of what the K-Edge costs ($65). Do you know why and when you…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-02:1198434:Comment:692432010-10-02T19:05:14.269ZErik Brookshttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/ErikBrooks
Do you know why and when you drop the chain? I used to have lots of trouble with this, and tried 2 different chain guards, which didn't help at all. In fact there were several times that the chain fell off and got tangled up in the chainkeeper, which cost me 30 to 60 seconds each time to free from that d**m thing. I've spoken with other crossers who had the same experience.<br />
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After a time I realized that I never lost the chain during a shift - it was mostly when I set the bike down roughtly, or…
Do you know why and when you drop the chain? I used to have lots of trouble with this, and tried 2 different chain guards, which didn't help at all. In fact there were several times that the chain fell off and got tangled up in the chainkeeper, which cost me 30 to 60 seconds each time to free from that d**m thing. I've spoken with other crossers who had the same experience.<br />
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After a time I realized that I never lost the chain during a shift - it was mostly when I set the bike down roughtly, or sometimes on very rough terrain. In both cases the chain was falling off of the bottom of the chainwheel. That's NOT what chainwatchers prevent. That's why I ask if you know how, why and when you have this issue.<br />
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I realized that I had a chain that was long enought to work in my big/big combo, but I never used that during cross. I had a 36/48 at the time. Just too much slack in the chain much of the time.<br />
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Now I run a 1 by 8 with a 42 on the front. The crank still has a 48 tooth on it, and the front derailler, but I don't have a control to move it. No other chain guard. Haven't dropped a chain now in two years. It also helped to concentrate on setting the bike down smoothly. O wait - I dropped a chain last week! On my last lap I didn't lift the rear wheel quite enough over a barrier and the wheel hit that hard, and that did knock it off.<br />
Hope this helps someone - not all dropped chains drop from the top. N gear Chain Stop10 bucks tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-01:1198434:Comment:691292010-10-01T02:36:41.293ZJesseDhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/JesseDelDonno
<a href="http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=1806&category=54" target="_blank">N gear Chain Stop</a><p style="text-align: left;">10 bucks <img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2163852826?profile=original" alt=""/></p>
<a href="http://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=1806&category=54" target="_blank">N gear Chain Stop</a><p style="text-align: left;">10 bucks <img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2163852826?profile=original" alt=""/></p> If you don't want to go to th…tag:cowbell.cxmagazine.com,2010-10-01:1198434:Comment:691252010-10-01T02:26:47.849ZCameronhttps://cowbell.cxmagazine.com/profile/cam
If you don't want to go to the expense of an inner watcher and an outer guard, I'd recommend using an old front derailer with the H/L dialed tightened down to the desired position. You will also want to position it a skosh lower than if it were operational.<br />
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Also, make sure your short a chain is a short as possible.
If you don't want to go to the expense of an inner watcher and an outer guard, I'd recommend using an old front derailer with the H/L dialed tightened down to the desired position. You will also want to position it a skosh lower than if it were operational.<br />
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Also, make sure your short a chain is a short as possible.