[Closed] Do you need to protect the chain stay on a s/s specific mtb frame

no need for a chain stay protector, they are only for w@nky geardangler bikes

How about if a swan pecks at it? Better safe than sorry is what my old ma always used to say.

I have a chainstay protector on my ss that says my other bikes are w@nkey geardangler bikes.

Mine is just covered in stickers, saves fuss when the rear wheel is out or the chain drops.

What if a meteorite breaks up and showers the right hand rear stay in little hot bits of pointy rocks? I'm with sc-xc on this.

So unless the chain snaps I shouldn't get any issues, right

If the chain snaps then chainstay damage will be the least of your concerns...

There is no need for a chainstay protector.

My chain shattered like glass once, mainly because I have thighs like Contador. My chainstay was showered in tiny splinters of white hot nickel. I dont take any chances now.

If you are using a tensioner yes if a chain tug no.

If you are using a tensioner yes if a chain tug no.

do what?

if you are using a tensioner the chain is under enough tension that it can't bounce and hit the chain stay. 😯

if you are using a tensioner the chain is under enough tension that it can't bounce and hit the chain stay.

Unless you induce a rift in the Time/Space continuum.

Come on people, start sparking.

😉

Come on people, start sparking.

Sparks 😯

Another reason to have a chainstay protector.

My chain shattered like glass once, mainly because I have thighs like Contador.

My chainstay once shattered under my awsumz singlespeed power.
Good job I had a bit of neopreen covering the chain or it could have scratched it.

What about worm holes? Eh? Eh? Surely the pesky worm could bore into the chainstay?

A more serious note to the OP:

The role of a chainstay protector is to ward off damage caused by Chainslap.

Chanslap is caused by the dérailleur flexing, allowing the chain to move vertically and "slap" against the chainstay. On a Singlespeed, the absence of a dérailleur means that the chain can't hit the Chainstay.

In summary - no dérailleur means no requirement for a Chainstay Protector. (that's not to say you're not allowed one if you want one...)

I went for a ride today,and didn't take my umbrella,thank the gods of singlespeediness it didn't rain....

I usually wrap an old roadie inner tube around mine regardless 'cos I'm inclined to rub my heels on the chainstays.

and I forgot to wrap my tyres in bubble wrap.......

and do your crank bolt up keef! 😆

one crank is the new niche,don't u know 😉

saw Jules mincing about on a fireroad an all.........

I have thighs like Contador