Bash Guard dilemma

[CalEpic]

Requesting advice from the clan - On my 5 spot I use my big ring often but I want a bash guard to protect that ring. It's already suffered a few rock smacks without permanent damage but I know it's only a matter of time.

Does anyone have any experience with the Black Spire Big Ring Protector? This looks like it's just what the doctor ordered other than being a heavy bastard at 350 grams. Any shifting issues? Is the extra weight noticed when climbing?

Thanks in advance.

C

[Bulldog]

No experience with that model, but I've used the "Tooth Fairy" with a triple with great results. It's available from any LBS that orders from Quality (aka QBP). Maybe you can find it online too, I dunno.

[jokermtb]

keep your big ring - I have two years on my RF big ring and have ruined the 5-6+ teeth that are exposed to rocks when you coast over stuff that gets your chainring.....I filed my bashed chainring teeth down to smooth nubs and still have at least 38 quality teeth on the chainring to keep me going on those long road sections.....file the offending/damaged teeth down and keep your big ring - you got nothing to loose!

You won't miss the extra teeth and you will have a really fun to look at chainring!

[Ventanarama]

Requesting advice from the clan - On my 5 spot I use my big ring often but I want a bash guard to protect that ring. It's already suffered a few rock smacks without permanent damage but I know it's only a matter of time.

Does anyone have any experience with the Black Spire Big Ring Protector? This looks like it's just what the doctor ordered other than being a heavy bastard at 350 grams. Any shifting issues? Is the extra weight noticed when climbing?

Thanks in advance.

C

Salsa makes a chainring guard that works with 3 rings, and is a lot lighter than the Blackspire.
Larry Mettler
http://www.mtnhighcyclery.com