Whats the device called on mountain bikes that prevents the chain from coming out of the chain ring?

April 10, 2011 by pbik
Filed under Mountain bikes

No I’m not talking about the derailleur. I’m talking about that device that you see on mostly DH bikes near the front chain ring.

4 Responses to “Whats the device called on mountain bikes that prevents the chain from coming out of the chain ring?”

RobotShoes says:

April 10, 2011 at 1:50 pm

derailleur
sydney_gal says:

April 10, 2011 at 2:14 pm

I’m thinking you are referring to either a Chain tensioner or a Chain guide.
Here are some examples – http://www.torpedo7.com.au/division/bike/menu/01-CG/title/Chain%20Tensioners%20&%20Guides
Old Hippie says:

April 10, 2011 at 3:08 pm

You talking about a simple chain guard?
luis r says:

April 10, 2011 at 3:17 pm

you’re looking for a chain guide. i use the e-thirteen srs on my heckler and an mrp on my demo, they both come with bashguards and they work great. in order to install either one, though, you have to make sure that your bottom bracket can accommodate it.

http://www.pricepoint.com/thumb/3-Parts-382-Chain-Guides/Tensioners-False.htm

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