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spec4life
a Cross Country Rider
from North CarolinaDate Reviewed: July 8, 2008
Strengths: looks good, dampens chain slap sound, stays in place, pretty much everything it suppose to doWeaknesses: none so farBottom Line: Pretty much just get the velcro and not the stick on lizard skin. This think fits tight and really dampens the noise. It definently a good option in order to keep your bike looking new.
Favorite Trail: Dark mountain
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: cook's
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: 08 hardrock sport
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lee Stephenson
a Cross Country Rider
from newcastleDate Reviewed: July 5, 2008
Strengths: I dunno, it won't stick on the bike so I can't test itWeaknesses: It won't stick on the bike at all, it doesn't like to bendBottom Line: when trying to stick this to my bike I realised that it would have trouble staying round the tube long enough for the adhesive to work, but fear not, I thought. I can tie it with cable ties, leave it for a few days and that would be that. So, this is what I did. and lo, and behold! IT DIDN'T WORK! the adhesive just isn't strong enough to hold this badly designed product curved round the tube.
Favorite Trail: wearside
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: mountain bike
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Zach
a Weekend Warrior
from thousand oaks,caDate Reviewed: October 11, 2007
Strengths: Looks coolWeaknesses: If you use it for bmx street they will protect a few major frame scapes from grinds but for bmx i would recommend something rumber like spleacizaed but they are great if you use them for mtbBottom Line: nice prduct order from lizard skins, best custermer service, they m essed my order then sent me a free tee and like 20 of there keychains for me and my friends quality prducts
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: lizardskins.com
Bike Setup: mirraco fivestar, toatally different except for frame
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aron
a Downhiller
from perthDate Reviewed: July 14, 2006
Strengths: protectz ur frame from chain dents/scratchesWeaknesses: is a bit of a pain to put on as it needs to be tightBottom Line: its a gd thing to get 4 ay bike as it protects the frame
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At: bike force souther river(in aust)
Bike Setup: giant stp2
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aron
a Downhiller
from perthDate Reviewed: July 14, 2006
Strengths: protectz ur frame from chain dents/scratchesWeaknesses: is a bit of a pain to put on as it needs to be tightBottom Line: its a gd thing to get 4 ay bike as it protects the
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At: bike force souther river(in aust)
Bike Setup: giant stp2
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Alex
a Cross Country Rider
from LADate Reviewed: April 5, 2006
Strengths: Does what it's supposed to do / doesn't move / looks all rightWeaknesses: NoneBottom Line: Best chainguard in the market. Do not buy the carbon fiber version which does NOT glue to your frame.
Favorite Trail: Carbon Canyon
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: Price Point
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Haro XLS R5
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Sean
a Cross Country Rider
from Houston, TXDate Reviewed: March 17, 2006
Strengths: Looks good? Of course that's when the label faces outwards, which isn't oftenWeaknesses: are you kidding...Bottom Line: Ok, so after being severely unsatisfied with this product, I stumbled across Zach's post below regarding Gebali's product. After doing some research on their site and getting some excellent feedback from their customer service, I ordered their product, and what a difference! For only a dollar or two more, the difference is night and day. As Zach stated, they seem to be pretty new, but I wouldn't be surprised if they make it big. The kevlar top makes a world of difference, I haven't used it for long, but it's easy to tell it will way outlast the alternative. Hopefully soon mtbr.com will add them to the list so I add this review there.
Favorite Trail: Emma Long (Austin, Tx)
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At: REI
Similar Products Used: Gebali Chain Away
Bike Setup: Cannondale F2000 Sobe Team edition, xtr v-brakes and drive train (xt-cranks), Kore Elite stem, Thomson Elite seatpost, yadda yadda yadda
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dave
a Weekend Warrior
from chicagoDate Reviewed: December 4, 2005
Strengths: It does a great job of silencing chain slap. The glue worked fine for me, but my frame was all chewed up thru the paint and down to the aluminum. The carbon fiber strands started to fray from the edges of the skin. I put some super glue on the ends of the lizard skin and it holds together fine now. The glue was not to hold the lizard skin to the bike, it was to hold the skin together as it started to de-laminate. I glued it when I installed it and have had no problems all year.Weaknesses: tried to self-separate but is easily glued back togetherBottom Line: Mine installed fine, and it does a great job of preventing the chain from hitting the frame while jumping logs! It holds up great, it shows no sign of the chain eating thru it.
Favorite Trail: DRT
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$8.00
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Trek 8000LT all XT / hayes disc / Bomber Z1 MCR
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sempai
a
from mobile, al, usaDate Reviewed: November 30, 2005
Strengths: cheap
tough
blackWeaknesses: moves around a bit
eats dirtBottom Line: BUY THE VELCRO.
i decided to buy the velcro sleeve after hearing horror stories about the sticky ones. it's removable, it's padded, and soaks up damage really well.
it also soaks up dirt and mud so if you really go through some messy stuff you're gonna have to take it off and rinse it. no big deal, it's still better than getting something to stick to your bike's clear coat.
it eliminates chatter, and prevents the chain stay and chain from being damaged by bad bumps. it's super fat, so it fits well around my stay, but it's a pain to get it to stay in one place, instead it rotates when the chain hits it, so just give up about getting the 'lizard skins' logo to point out, odds are it'll point down, or be eating chain in no time.
but this is a great product since it comes off and on, is washable, and does the job.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$10.00
Bike Setup: specialized rockhopper with deore front and rear
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Martin Lang
a Cross Country Rider
from St. Louis, MO, USADate Reviewed: September 10, 2005
Strengths: Looks Phat.Weaknesses: it is basically like trying to lick a piece of paper and have that stick to your chainstay....The adheasive is crap and the carbon fibre is too rigid to bend around my chainstays.Bottom Line: its crap....but hey they gave me my money back at least
Favorite Trail: castlewood
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At: rei
Similar Products Used: Lizard Skins neoprene chainstay guard, the POS clear one that came with my old bike
Bike Setup: Gary Fisher 2005 Big Sur, with the Neoprene one...
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Andy
a Cross Country Rider
from ON, Canada Date Reviewed: July 17, 2005
Strengths: There are none - the product would have to be usable for me to find any strengths.Weaknesses: I don't stick worth a rats assBottom Line: The product in question - the carbon fiber chainstay protector - is a piece of garbage. Cannot get it to stick to my chainstay even after following mfg instructions to the letter. Bought it before checking reviews on mtbr - my mistake. So do not waste your cash, electrical tape would do a better job than this piece of crap.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$11.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: OEM protector
Bike Setup: Kona Explosif XC ride
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brennon
a
from Fairbanks, AKDate Reviewed: July 9, 2005
Bottom Line: Gets the job done, the Jumbo sized one is a real stretch to fit to my frame, making me think maybe the next size up would be a little better.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At: JensonUSA
Bike Setup: 2003 Specialized Rockhopper
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Joseph
a Weekend Warrior
from Akron, OHDate Reviewed: June 8, 2005
Strengths: The carbon fiber looks really nice, and should be pretty tough! That's about it.Weaknesses: Won't stick, no matter what I tried. Followed instructions exactly.Bottom Line: This product is the worst! Even after followint the provided instructions to the letter, this crap will not stick. At all.
Will try the 2x sided tape trick, but a real disappointment. Too bad though - they look really good and seem durable.
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$8.00
Purchased At: PricePoint
Bike Setup: 1985 Trek 2000 Aluminum; Kestrel 200SCi Carbon
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Gordon
a Weekend Warrior
from SingaporeDate Reviewed: April 28, 2005
Strengths: Looks cool. Really graps the chainstay and protects from scratches. Sound is reduced only by 70%.Weaknesses: Doesnt reduce sound so much. Soaks up water when wet. Absorbs most of my lube of the chain and stains the chainstay guard.Bottom Line: Get it if you want looks and a little sound reduction. Also, if you're afraid of your frame getting scratched, use it..!
Favorite Trail: Roads + Off Road
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$9.00
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Plastic laminate.
Bike Setup: Progear 2005, Shimano System, DNM Fireball rear shock, RST T-4 Fork , Progear saddle, Modified handgrips, Promax disc brakes
Lizard Skins chainstay, grunge guard for both derailleurs and headset seal.
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Zach Boardman
a Cross Country Rider
from Palo Alto, CA, USADate Reviewed: April 27, 2005
Strengths: None. I have tried BOTH the neoprene and carbon fiber guards. Neither of these worked. If you care about your frame, get a chain-away from GEBALI.COM, they actually work and look good!Weaknesses: As everyone knows by now... the carbon guard simply falls right off the bike with use (like mine did). As for the neoprene, it twists, gets covered in oil, AND THE CHAIN GOES THROUGH IT to chip the paint off the frame anyway! The neoprene was not thick enough, oil and sun seem to break it down and then it falls apart. It also twists during the ride and never seems to stay in the same place. So it ended up looking poorly as well!Bottom Line: Go to GEBALI.COM and have a look at their chain-away. After instense frustration and wasting money on Lizard Skins, it does a great job. They are hand made (probably by people who actually ride), and look much nicer than all the alternatives(especially the tape and rubber). They must be just starting out, but they really seem to care about their customers and gear. Don't waste your money on Lizard Skins! For the cost they just aren't close to worth it. I have a holy Lizard Skin, dinged chainstay, and worthless carbon non-sticker to prove it!
Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$12.00
Purchased At: Local Bike Shop
Similar Products Used: GEBALI chain-away, rubber, tape
Bike Setup: Specialized Stump Jumper FSR, Specialized Stump Jumper Team hardtail
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