How do I choose a bash guard?
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How do I choose a bash guard?
The important consideration when choosing a bash guard is whether you wish to run a single-, double- or triple-chainring setup, as the size of the largest chainring to be used (or only ring, in the case of a single-ring arrangement) will determine the size of the bash ring to opt for (bash rings are sized by teeth – eg …
What does more teeth on chainring do?
The number of teeth on your chainring(s) is a deciding factor in your bike’s gear ratio, with a greater number of teeth meaning a higher (harder to push) gear, and fewer teeth meaning a lower (easier to push) gear.
Is a bash guard necessary?
The industry seems to have decided that bash protection broadly isn’t needed anymore; bash guards are rarely seen on bikes with less than about 170mm of travel.
What size bash guard do I need?
You can use any size bash you want, it should at least be the same size as the largest ring you plan on using. You can use a 36 tooth bash on a 32 tooth chainring if you want. Keeping them the same gives a cleaner look, and it’s really not necessary to go larger than the ring your running.
What is the difference between 30 and 32 tooth chainring?
On a mountain bike, the small change of swapping from a 32t to a 30t chainring gives you gearing that is 6.7% easier. For gravel, going from a 42t to a 40t provides 5% easier gearing. That could be the difference between conquering a steep climb and being forced to get off and walk.
Do I need a bash guard?
Another major benefit to running a chain guide is having the option of mounting a bash guard. The bash guard lives right on the backside of the chain ring and is there to protect both the chain and chain ring from potential strikes to the bottom of the bike.
Can you change just one chainring?
Changing rings is not that difficult, and in some cases, it’s possible to replace chainrings without removing the crank. That possibility is limited by what ring sizes you’re using, but hey, it’s always nice when you can work smarter not harder. This trick works for most road cranks and some mountain cranks.
