I broke it today on my commute route, but the bike feels fine. Is it necessary to get it replaced?
tabspdx on
I don’t know what that is called. Decorative plastic? You don’t need it. It is probably screwed onto your chainring. You can probably unscrew it and throw it in the trash.
Happy_Veterinarian23 on
Chainguard. You don’t really need it. Just take it off.
ragweed on
Without this, you’ll want to be more mindful of allowing your leg to touch the chain.
r3photo on
i’ve always thought the main purpose is to keep your chain from coming off. keeping your pants leg away from the dirty chain makes sense too
iaminabox on
A chainguard’s main purpose is to keep the legs of your pants from getting caught and to be slightly protect from dirt and debris. I’ve always removed them.
49thDipper on
Tear it off
mcds99 on
If you wear long pants while riding put a rubber band around your pants so they don’t get in to the chain.
You Need to clean that thing.
And your back tire is bald.
Economy_Care1322 on
You’ll want either rubber bands for your pant cuffs or these.. I like these.
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I broke it today on my commute route, but the bike feels fine. Is it necessary to get it replaced?
I don’t know what that is called. Decorative plastic? You don’t need it. It is probably screwed onto your chainring. You can probably unscrew it and throw it in the trash.
Chainguard. You don’t really need it. Just take it off.
Without this, you’ll want to be more mindful of allowing your leg to touch the chain.
i’ve always thought the main purpose is to keep your chain from coming off. keeping your pants leg away from the dirty chain makes sense too
A chainguard’s main purpose is to keep the legs of your pants from getting caught and to be slightly protect from dirt and debris. I’ve always removed them.
Tear it off
If you wear long pants while riding put a rubber band around your pants so they don’t get in to the chain.
You Need to clean that thing.
And your back tire is bald.
You’ll want either rubber bands for your pant cuffs or these.. I like these.
High Reflective Trouser Pant… https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01I2QQV5Q?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share