Sram Road Front Derailleur Chain Spotter with Washer (Used with Sram Front Derailleur)

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Road chain catchers have been used in the Pro Tour for many years. Events such as Paris-Roubaix would be an obvious race to use a product that keeps your chain in place given the parcours that riders race. In contrast, 52 to 36 is a drop, less brutal, but you do so many more RPM that it wears faster by sheer ratio of time spent in it.... In use the Token worked faultlessly. My chainset is inclined to drop the chain once every hundred shifts or so, usually when I've done something clumsy. I road-tested it in some very demanding terrain, including both directions over the Bealach na Ba in northwest Scotland, and had no trouble. Verdict And do make sure to fit the wedge (it should be provided; comes in 3 different sizes) behind the FD / between the FD and the frame, it helps the FD stay put under extreme shifting force. My personal opinion is that any carbon fiber bicycle should be equipped with a chain catcher as protection for the frame. A chain catcher is also good idea for any bike, regardless of construction, because it protects your painted finish, and it keeps you climbing up that hill rather than standing on the side of road, frustrated and getting your hands dirty as your cycling mates ride away.

Token's own example has been around a good while. A little internet research reveals hundreds of satisfied users. If there was a criticism it was that the anodised alloy mounting bolt was too soft and inclined to round off when being tightened. I had no such trouble with mine, so it may be that the latest iteration includes an upgraded bolt. Cons: No fitting instructions; can't be adjusted for height against the chainring; only compatible with braze-on front mechs Finance is subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. Performance Cycling Limited FRN: 720557 trading as Tredz are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. We are a credit broker not a lender – credit is subject to status and affordability and is provided by Mitsubishi HC Capital UK PLC. Terms & Conditions Apply. Our chain catcher has a conical tapered head, providing an excellent fit to braze on mounts that are integrated with frame. However with older frames you may use a clamp braze-on adapter. In such case please ensure that your adapter has a front face also conical (not flat).

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The idea is when your chain is bouncing around there is less chance for it to come off altogether and do some serious damage to your frame. It provides peace of mind. This particular example from K-Edge is well made and above all, easy to fit. The braze-on model has been designed to look good, work well but with minimal installation.

Chain catchers are not perfect, however. It is possible to “beat them” if you do something seriously wrong, such as trying to shift into the small chain ring, under very high torque and/or while pedaling at a slow cadence. There is no replacement for good technique. For best shifting performance, anticipate those times when you may need to shift into the small chain ring, and do so before you need to. Call Shimano, once they soothe their paranoia that you are not a journalist, they will tell you that parts have a very finite lifecycle, riding style, cleanliness etc all affecting longevity...A bent chainring can throw chains. It’s easier to see a bend in a ring after lifting off the chain. Just turn the crank by hand slowly as you look down at the ring from above. If it’s wobbly enough to throw the chain every now and then, you’ll be able to see it. It takes a little care, but it’s not that hard to straighten bent rings. It can be done with an adjustable wrench with the jaws set to just slip over the ring. You can then hold the handle and gently pull/push on the ring at the wobble to get it straight again. If you start gently and work little by little never trying to bend it too far at one time, you should be able to straighten it enough that the chain stays on. A chain catcher is a simple tool that makes it impossible for the chain to fall off the small ring into the frame. Most of the time this is a harmless annoyance, but it can do real damage to the frame, particularly on carbon fibre bikes.

No problem. Each shift onto each larger cassette cog on the rear wheel makes the pedaling a little easier. To get the easiest pedaling gear, the lowest one, shift all the way to the top/largest cog.If you're not sure about how to install it, follow this video. It's not on AXS groups but the installation process is the same. Most newer 1X drivetrains come with rear derailleurs with clutches in them. The clutch is a device that prevents the derailleur cage that holds the chain from swinging excessively over bumps. This helps keep the chain on. So, if you have a 1X bike that does not have a clutch rear derailleur, upgrading the rear derailleur to a clutch one can fix the problem.