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ADVANTAGE BICYCLE PRO SHOP ~ F.A.Q. |
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Why don't bikes come with chainguards? |
Actually, some do come with chainguards, just not all models. You will find
full-coverage pants protectors on some cruisers and smaller
chainguards intended to keep trousers out of the front sprockets on
some hybrids. They are on these bikes because the designers recognize
that you are likely to ride in everyday clothing, which is loose fitting
and can get caught in the drivetrain. And they expect that you're not
overly concerned with a little additional weight.
These same builders assume, however, that you will pedal your mountain and road
bikes in cycling garb that is unlikely to catch in the drivetrain,
which is one good reason chainguards are rare on these machines. But,
there are other explanations. The primary one is that if you
ride rigorously as is often the case off road, and on (if you push
the pace), guards can get bent and interfere with the shifting system
by blocking the action of the front derailleur, which relies on precise
lateral movements to move the chain. Guards can also loosen
and rattle, and they add weight, all things that can drive you
crazy on any ride that lasts more than a few blocks. |
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