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[Closed] Orange 5 chain stay protector??? Any ideas???

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i have a orange 5 just wondering has anyone got any ideas on what to use for chain stay protection? i thought orange might have had something but nothing as yet:(


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 6:26 pm
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bought one of these...think it was size Xl...works perfect !!

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=18092


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 6:42 pm
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accu - have u any pics?


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 6:52 pm
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Go to b and q and get some velcro with self adhesive on. They sell it by the meter with the chain and stuff.


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 6:59 pm
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just been looking at bike tart website, they do a product called frame wrap. Just worried might look pants. I wish orange made some protectors, i bet they could make a small fortune.


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 7:12 pm
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Not pretty but an old innertube wrapped around the swingarm and secured with cable ties.
or some Pace carbon armour ?
http://www.wiggle.co.uk/pace-carbon-armour-a4-sheet/


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 7:15 pm
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Friends have old inner tubes slipped over the stay, cut into a section, so does not need "wrapping and cable ties".


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 7:26 pm
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wordy - I have a spare one of those endura ones that accu posted up - used it one ride, so as new £3 posted

(that said, I have Heli tape on mine and it's fine without a protector)


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 7:30 pm
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I really like the frame wrap from Biketart, it doesn't trap dirt behind it like a neoprene protector and i found trying to use an old inner tube is good, but ended up using loads of cable ties, the wrap is self adhesive and looks alright i think

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Posted : 08/01/2011 8:03 pm
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I would suggest some thin rubber (motorccycle inner tube) cut to shape and stuck on invisibly with silicon seal


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 8:10 pm
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no pictures right now...
but it works fine..
had a cut-out section of an old maxxis tyre before, with zip ties..as on my other bikes...but finally couldn`t resist to have a "nice" solution on my 5..


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 8:10 pm
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How about popping to screwfix and getting some self amalgamating tape. Similar to frame wrap but cheaper.


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 8:12 pm
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This stuck to the bottom of the stay, it's what I use on my Joker works well.

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/Models.aspx?ModelID=25199


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 8:43 pm
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As oxym0r0n says, slipped a section of innertube over the end of the swingarm:

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Posted : 08/01/2011 8:55 pm
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just keep it in the big ring and it'll be fine 😛


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 9:00 pm
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Use clear plastic like fablon and after 3 years swingarm looks like new. Think Spd's help.


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 9:10 pm
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I got a White rubber bath seal. The type that sits at 90 deg against a bath and tiles. Cut down the middle long ways and put a strip on inside of the swingarm and along bottom of the arm.

Had Velcro but it kept coming off and the lizard skin/ innertubes look ugly on a White frame.

Don't bother with anything for heel protection just got new 2011 swingarm graphics when they rub down.


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 9:33 pm
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keep it in the big ring ? hahhha wot if you dont have a big ring anymore lol.
that black/grey rubber protector wud look hideous on my apple green bike-yuk.....


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 9:42 pm
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I've used a double layer of clear 'copter tape - because I didn't want to cover up the loverrly white paint 🙄 Got the tape from JustRidingAlong. Quite expensive, but have been impressed with its performance on previous bike.

Here she is, in all her white glory......sorry, just can't help it 😀

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Posted : 08/01/2011 9:44 pm
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Inner tube


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 9:45 pm
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Like Kurt says,the best thing is soft velcro, the loop. I use 1"1/4 stick it so it wraps up the inside and you can't see it. It also dampens down the noise.


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 10:09 pm
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+1 for inner tubing - free (if you have trashed tubes) just stick it together with some evostick (not to the frame):)


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 10:11 pm
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I have a lizard skin one, fit great


 
Posted : 08/01/2011 11:10 pm