Could this protect your soft underbelly?

[@onefishfrank9145]

I've been curious about this accessory, thank you for the video.

[@CoruscatorMTB]

I learned the hard way when i hit my chainring on a big rock. It cost a small fortune to replace my chainring. I've used a chain guard ever since. Glad you enjoyed the video.

[@corner_store_bill]

So i dont recommend alloy bash guards. The reason is when you hit this there no flex and now your frame will take that hard hit. With plastic ones they give a lil bit so you dont destroy your expensive frame aswell and id also recommend one that sticks down a lil bit farther so off camber hits still wont hit your chain ring

[@CoruscatorMTB]

That's an interesting point you make. Although I'm not so sure I can completely agree with you. I think the bash guard is mounted at one of the strongest points on the frame and the chances of an impact transmitting through the guard and damaging the frame is slim to none. It's much more likely that the guard would deflect and absorb the impact than it would be for it to damage the frame. I think the trade off between an impact unlikely damaging the frame or of it more likely protecting the chain ring is one I personally am prepared to accept.

[@grgoss1]

@@CoruscatorMTB Good comment and reply. I don't have an evidence to say which is correct. I have a plastic one and it has taken some huge hits and therefore has protected my chainring. It is still working as intended, but has some scrapes and a good gouge. I treat it as a consumable part like the skid plates on my truck.

[@CoruscatorMTB]

@@grgoss1 Cheers bud. a fair reply. I don't think it matters what material the guard is made from, within reason. As long as it protects the more expensive components from avoidable damage and doesn't do any adverse damage to the frame then its worth utilising. I agree, it is a consumable part.

[@tufoed]

So, you spend some money to buy a thing that protects your chainring, and now in case of severe bashing your chainring (ah, when its not severe chainring should be just ok) you will damage your very expensive frame instead of relatively inexpensive chainring? Sounds like a great idea! You are a genius bro!

[@CoruscatorMTB]

How and why exactly do you think a bash guard is going to damage the frame when the guard is mounted in arguably the strongest point of the bicycle frame?

[@tufoed]

@@CoruscatorMTB May be so, but mounting point itself is a weak spot. However breaking the mounting points is not that critical, but it is still a damage.

[@potsy9973]

I never seen a "bashed" chain ring result in all my decades of riding and being involved with bikes. The industry tells folks what they need to hurry up and buy. They drum it in to you so now you cant live without said product.

[@itstheterranaut]

I've done in about 2 so far.

[@Raykazen]

I've fucked multiples chainrings on a MTB wtf are you on about

[@trentvlak]

This only works because your fancyass bike has iscg tabs!

[@CoruscatorMTB]

You can get bash guards that mount straight onto the frame without using iscg mounts. Don't be disheartened, you have options. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392281233991?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=DxbLgvT0QzW&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=e7UyZZ5nR7u&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

[@tvuser9529]

@@CoruscatorMTB And of course there are crank mounted bash guards as well, which will fit any common crankset. Maybe not a good idea with ultralight fragile carbon cranksets.

[@CoruscatorMTB]

Crank mounted? I haven't seen these. Where are they listed?

[@tvuser9529]

@@CoruscatorMTB They might be called "bash rings" instead. It's just a chainring without teeth, essentially.

[@CoruscatorMTB]

Oh, I know the ones you mean. Cheers for your comments.

[@johnwarren9993]

Useless, redundant parts... Your chain already covers the crank. This is the bike industry trying to sell you something you don't really need.

[@CoruscatorMTB]

I have to disagree buddy. I have first hand experience of breaking a chainring over a big rock on a trail. If I'd had one of these chain guards, it would've taken the brunt of the impact and saved my chainring. My chain gave me little to no protection at all. All I had afterwards was an expensive chainring that needed replacing.