tensioner and bashguard revisited

[goose]

Hey all:
Some new parts I made, first up, a 1/2" polycarbonate bashguard:

http://www.observedtrials.net/otn3/DSC01823.small.JPG

And from above, I had to get some special 15mm long e-thirteen chainring bolts to clamp it to the spider, for $14:
http://www.observedtrials.net/otn3/DSC01824.small.JPG

Then my new tensioner, with a split clamp for easy chainline and spring tension adjustment. It's a mix of rennen and a 74Kings. So a tough solid aluminum bracket that bolts to the dropout/hanger, with a leaf spring and a teflon bumper to keep the tension even. Works great, but not really that much different than my prior rigid one. But I notice a little quicker pickup when you ratchet back. All just a fun project:) Makes less noise now, cause the chain movement is reduced. The split clamp is really nice for chainline adjustment:)

http://www.observedtrials.net/otn3/DSC01825.small.JPG
http://www.observedtrials.net/otn3/DSC01826.small.JPG
http://www.observedtrials.net/otn3/DSC01827.small.JPG
http://www.observedtrials.net/otn3/DSC01828.small.JPG

Enjoy!

[marshalllaw18]

Nice work there. I wish I could make stuff that looked that nice.

My creations usually involve cardboard, duct tape, paper towels, and zipties.

[felix]

What's the weight of the bash guard?

[roly_thenextgen]

I love that!!!

[stefan]

nice job

what's your gear ratio ?

[goose]

What's the weight of the bash guard?


72g for bashguard, 40g for hardware = 112g total

[sputnik]

Goose, what did you use to make the bashguard?

[goose]

Goose, what did you use to make the bashguard?

I assume you mean what tools? Center punch, compas, bandsaw for rough cut OD; lathe for OD and rough ID; vertical mill with a turntable for ID and bolt pattern; bandsaw to cut slot for crankarm. Up until last week, I had free access to a well equiped machine shop, but no more:( I hope she lasts.

[Giant1118]

and yet donny's hanger is still on there LOL. some nice work there man. Hope you're feeling better.

[goose]

ya man i feel better and I went riding yesterday with my new parts and got a ticket at square victoria. $85 for inappropriate use of urban furniture:( Brutal. There were guys having sex and doing crack in the park too.

[kol]

got a ticket at square victoria. $85 for inappropriate use of urban furniture:( Brutal. There were guys having sex and doing crack in the park too.

mega bummer :down: the citation! .. . nice parts tho, very clean looking.

[goose]

nice job

what's your gear ratio ?

22-19

[jaimer]

ya man i feel better and I went riding yesterday with my new parts and got a ticket at square victoria. $85 for inappropriate use of urban furniture:( Brutal. There were guys having sex and doing crack in the park too.

That park where the hobos shit all over the place and people shoot up herion?

[Giant1118]

no jaimer that square Viger...i think. Not too sure where square victoria is. U got a ticket and they dindt give u a warning first...thats fucked. I got one for riding on something in st annes (even tho it was donny) and for sprawling when the security guard tried to tackle me. Who woulda thought that takedown defense was "disturbing the peace". 3 cop cars showed up after too. Didnt pay them....ill let them send me a letter first.

[guumer]

I got one for riding on something in st annes (even tho it was donny) and for sprawling when the security guard tried to tackle me. Who woulda thought that takedown defense was "disturbing the peace".


my bad.

[guumer]

and yet donny's hanger is still on there LOL.


you ride a xtp and my hanger is still on there

[goose]

no jaimer that square Viger...i think. Not too sure where square victoria is. U got a ticket and they dindt give u a warning first...thats fucked. I got one for riding on something in st annes (even tho it was donny) and for sprawling when the security guard tried to tackle me. Who woulda thought that takedown defense was "disturbing the peace". 3 cop cars showed up after too. Didnt pay them....ill let them send me a letter first.

I meant square viger. I thought that was square victoria, my bad.

I had to do a lot of filing and sawing to get donny's hack hanger to work.

[Giant1118]

WHAT!!! who gave u the ticket? Public security? Thats fucked, thats like the MTL madness riding spot

[goose]

Yup, the mtl madness spot. straight up cops in a squad car, flashing lights, pulled over and waved me over. Bullet proof vests and everything. I was pretty shocked too. Then when I told them about the people having sex and doing crack around the corner they said "We'll check it out" and drove away.

[jaimer]

that is square victoria, i think.

[Giant1118]

who the fuck cares what its called, we agree that that is fucked and that COPS are FUCKING RETARDED

[jaimer]

:werd:

[Giant1118]

donny doesnt like cops either cuz they cuff him and touch play with his pooper

[mcdub]

wow a zebdi havnt seen one of those in ages