What size bash guard do I need?

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 ISCG and ISCG 05?

First three means the same adapteur. Main difference between ISCG and ISCG05 is avarage of adapteur with which goes hand in hand distance between holes for screws. ISCG has avarage 59,24 mm and distance between holes is 47,77 mm. ISCG05 has avarage 73 mm and distance between holes 55,92 mm.

Can I put a bash guard on my bike?

They can be fitted to pretty much any bike and are typically used in conjunction with a separate chain retention device (‘chain guide’). Frame-mounted: A second type of bash guard is mounted to the frame and generally forms part of an integrated chain retention system.

Is a bash guard necessary?

They are a lot more rare. They used to be integral to chainguides, but now chainguides are not necessary for a lot of us that DH race, due to NW rings and clutch derailleurs. The 1x drivetrain moves the chainring in a bunch, due to generally smaller size, so you don’t have a 42t hanging out there anymore either.

How do bash guards fit?

GUIDE SETUP INSTRUCTIONS

1. Set chainring size tighten bolt to 3Nm.
2. Hold backplate directly against ISCG05 tabs.
3. Rotate backplate until flat is horizontal and torque bolts to 5Nm.
4. With crankset and chain installed, use spacer shim block to measure clearance between back plate and chain.

What is ISCG 05?

ISCG-05 is a mounting STANDARD that was agreed upon by no less than five MTB companies at Interbike in 2004. It is stronger (by design, to withstand DH use), and much better defined to eliminate any mounting issues with ISCG-OLD.

What does Iscg stand for?

International Standard Chain Guide
Step 1 ISCG explained The International Standard Chain Guide (ISCG) mounting system was developed by a number of companies to achieve a consistency across the frame manufacturing board in 2003.

Do I need a bash guard on my mountain bike?

Another major benefit to running a chain guide is having the option of mounting a bash guard. If you were to come up short on a jump, or land directly on top of a tall rock, the bash guard is there to protect your drivetrain and keep your bike rolling.

What does ISCG 05 mean?

How do you put on chain guards?

Instructions: Installing Chain Guard on Alpha One and Alpha Two

1. Step 1: Identify the parts.
2. Step 2: Put the shims inside the brackets.
3. Step 3: Attach the down tube bracket.
4. Step 4: Attach Rear Bracket.
5. Step 5: Attach chain guard to brackets.
6. Step 6: Position the chain guard and tighten.

How does the bash guard on a bike work?

The XCg bike bash guard mounts directly to the bike frame to protect the crank and chainrings from damage. Nylon skid glides over rocks Sturdy aluminum backplate for extra durability and stiffness Single or dual chain guard bicycle protection MRP XCg Chainring Guard UPC: 702430164986

Is the OneUp Bash guide the same as iscg05?

The OneUp underbash uses the same simple, one tool installation and adjustment as the best-selling ISCG05 Chain Guide, but adds more strength where you need it. The OneUp Bash Guide was developed with input from EWS World Champions, Richie Rude and Jared Graves.

What kind of chainring does Taco bashguard protect?

It offers great protection for both oval and round chainrings, especially direct mount rings that cannot mount to a standard 4-bolt bashring. The Taco Bashguard fits up to a 32T oval chainring or 34T round one.