[vtminuteman]

I'm not sure what too try. I used electrical tape on the chainstays and it got chewed up quick.

 

[motomike]

clicky clicky if you want to be like everyone else


or, cut up an old tire or tube.

 

[dhmtbj]

I've been using plastic hosing from the local hardware store for a few years now...lasts pretty much forever and is super cheap...something like this...comes in all different diameters.

 

[zahgurim]

Just cut up an old tube and wrap it. They are free, and the rubber is thick enough to keep the chain from damaging your frame. Quiet too.

 

[S.K.C.]

Cycle Stuff Chain Stay Wrap - it's a thick plastic strip that comes in this giant cork-screw, so it's pre-curved...

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=13135

it's like $5 per stay, but it lasts forever...

 

[MtnbikeMike]

You can also cut up an old tire and zip-tie it on there.

 

[extreme2]

I'm having the same problem. Not very convinced lizard skins help that much. I kinda like the looks of the wrap from CBO. Anyone have a good or bad comment about the wrap from CBO?

 

[BSEVEER]

Cycle Stuff Chain Stay Wrap - it's a thick plastic strip that comes in this giant cork-screw, so it's pre-curved...

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=13135

it's like $5 per stay, but it lasts forever...

I agree, this stuff works well and lasts. Just put a zip tie at each end and you're good to go. Lizard skins last for about a day or two before the chain cuts right through it.

 

[ioscope]

I just use all the free stickers I get and 10mil pipewrap.

 

[mealsonwheels]

I used some 3M rubber tape product I bought at Lowes or Home Depot. It's worked well for several years without having to be replaced yet.

 

[Zutroy]

THE makes some nice stay protectors.

 

[Pip3r]

on my SGS i just unbolted the chainstay and slide a tube right over it and bolted it back up, looks really nice and clean.

 

[scurban]

Come on people! Everyone knows the best way to protect a chainstay is to cut an old innertube down the middle, and wrap it around the chainstay. Use electrical tape at either end to secure it. Its works better then anything else.

I thought this was common knowledge.

 

[oly]

Come on people! Everyone knows the best way to protect a chainstay is to cut an old innertube down the middle, and wrap it around the chainstay. Use electrical tape at either end to secure it. Its works better then anything else.

I thought this was common knowledge.

Exacto. Its the cleanest and most durable way ive ever tried.


Pic of the one on my 5-spot.

 

[wysiwyg]

or cut up an old beer can and zip it on there...v swish

 

[Ciaran]

Come on people! Everyone knows the best way to protect a chainstay is to cut an old innertube down the middle, and wrap it around the chainstay. Use electrical tape at either end to secure it. Its works better then anything else.

I thought this was common knowledge.

 

[sleepinggiant]

I've always used a TR tube because there a fair amount thicker. I use Cat Eye cloth hanbelbar tape to wrap over it, I think it looks a little better than electrical tape, plus, it comes in pink

 

[Biscuit]

Cycle Stuff Chain Stay Wrap - it's a thick plastic strip that comes in this giant cork-screw, so it's pre-curved...

http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=13135

it's like $5 per stay, but it lasts forever...

You can get stuff almost exactly like this at Home Depot, Lowes, RadioShack, etc.
It's called wire loom(ing).
I wrap my chainstay in Bituthane, a waterproofing membrane (also available at Home Depot) thats self adhering, super sticky, tar-like sheet.
Then wrap it in the hard plastic looming.

Kills sound like no other and it's durable.

 

[Velocity Girl]

You can also cut up an old tire and zip-tie it on there.

Works like a charm