Just get one of the Lizard Skins swingarm protectors.
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I am using the Lizard Skin Chainstay protector you can find here:
https://lizardskins.com/products/index.html?type=mountain&product_line=chainstays&page_number=2
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It's just a tad too narrow and makes for a tight fit, but it definitely helps protect finish. I may just try some of the 3M protective film because the LZ does hold dirt that gets thrown in front opening. I am also using the 3M film on headtube where cables are rubbing, and in a few other places. I also placed a 2" wide strip of film on downtube to prevent any chips from rocks kicked up by front tire.
https://lizardskins.com/products/index.html?type=mountain&product_line=chainstays&page_number=2
It's just a tad too narrow and makes for a tight fit, but it definitely helps protect finish. I may just try some of the 3M protective film because the LZ does hold dirt that gets thrown in front opening. I am also using the 3M film on headtube where cables are rubbing, and in a few other places. I also placed a 2" wide strip of film on downtube to prevent any chips from rocks kicked up by front tire.
G'day people 
! This is my solution to the chainstay protection issue on my Giant T2. My chainstay and seatstay protectors are vinyl spiral wrap, which is usually used in protecting and neatening wire bundles.
This is wrapped tightly around the stays and secured with a trio of zipties at either end. The vinyl is a bit messy at the ends and around locations where the stay shape changes rapidly, but I prefer vinyl as the material is a lot thicker and tougher that the fabric lizardskins.
The best solution I saw for a chainstay protector was the use of large diameter shrink tubing on a SC Nomad. Such a solution is no good for a Rush / Prophet as the Nomad has a removable dropout which allows the shrink tubing to be slid onto the chainstay. The vinyl solution is possible with the Rush / Prophet, and it should look OK if you get the wrap on tight. Anyway, the most important feature for me is my swingarm is now safe from my chain :thumbsup: !
BTW, that white stuff under the vinyl is a layer of teflon tape which was applied to protect the paint.
! This is my solution to the chainstay protection issue on my Giant T2. My chainstay and seatstay protectors are vinyl spiral wrap, which is usually used in protecting and neatening wire bundles.This is wrapped tightly around the stays and secured with a trio of zipties at either end. The vinyl is a bit messy at the ends and around locations where the stay shape changes rapidly, but I prefer vinyl as the material is a lot thicker and tougher that the fabric lizardskins.
The best solution I saw for a chainstay protector was the use of large diameter shrink tubing on a SC Nomad. Such a solution is no good for a Rush / Prophet as the Nomad has a removable dropout which allows the shrink tubing to be slid onto the chainstay. The vinyl solution is possible with the Rush / Prophet, and it should look OK if you get the wrap on tight. Anyway, the most important feature for me is my swingarm is now safe from my chain :thumbsup:
!BTW, that white stuff under the vinyl is a layer of teflon tape which was applied to protect the paint.
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I read your post before I saw your user name, and I knew you were an airplane mechanic. We all have teflon tape and F-4 tape hidden away somewhere. LOLJet-Mech said:G'day people
This is wrapped tightly around the stays and secured with a trio of zipties at either end. The vinyl is a bit messy at the ends and around locations where the stay shape changes rapidly, but I prefer vinyl as the material is a lot thicker and tougher that the fabric lizardskins.
The best solution I saw for a chainstay protector was the use of large diameter shrink tubing on a SC Nomad. Such a solution is no good for a Rush / Prophet as the Nomad has a removable dropout which allows the shrink tubing to be slid onto the chainstay. The vinyl solution is possible with the Rush / Prophet, and it should look OK if you get the wrap on tight. Anyway, the most important feature for me is my swingarm is now safe from my chain :thumbsup:
BTW, that white stuff under the vinyl is a layer of teflon tape which was applied to protect the paint.
By far the best "acquisition" is a roll of speed tape (F-4 tape?). Ain't nothing a few good lashings of sticky aluminium can't fixWhynot said:
!I admit that the teflon tape is a bit overboard, but the clearcoat is scratching badly just from wiping a rag over the bike to remove dirt.
I'm not really sure if my solution is cool or not but it's custom made so I guess that counts for something -
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crash tape,..............as used on squash racquets. Works wonderfully, unintrusive and cheap
does nto cover your reflective decals either
does nto cover your reflective decals either
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