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May 26, 2011 at 16:10 #98896
So I’m looking for a bashguard to replace my third ring. The ring it will be protecting is 32 tooth with four bolts. I was wondering, if a get a 32 t bash guard will that even be protective or do I need to go up to the 34 t?
Also very important, how do I ensure that the bolt holes will match up?
Thanks for your thoughts!
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May 27, 2011 at 12:19 #98897
The ’32t’ listing of the bashguard is usually the size of the chainring it will protect.
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June 4, 2011 at 21:05 #98898
Bashguards typically come in 2 main sizes. 32-36 tooth and 36-40 tooth. Pretty much any modern quality crank arm uses the 4 bolt pattern. Take a look at e*13 and MRP for great bashguards.
This is what the 4 bolt standard looks like nowadays.
Same crank but with the bash guard installed instead of chainguide.
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June 4, 2011 at 23:14 #98899
ohhhhhhh, wow that look slick too!
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June 5, 2011 at 15:49 #98900
Thanks! I loved having the bashguard but kept on dropping my chain. So I got a chainguide and bash combo and lost my 22 tooth. It was worth it!
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June 5, 2011 at 17:09 #98901
Yes, a 32 bashguard will fit perfectly with your 32T chainwheel (ring). The # size of the bashguard is the size chainwheel compatible with that bashguard. You can also use a 34/36 bashguard with a 32T as well. That way if you choose to step up to a 34T or 36T, you will have a bashguard to accommodate this move. You can also fly with a taco guard as well if not a full bashguard ring. Good luck bro!
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July 12, 2011 at 18:38 #98902
Excuse me for asking as I’m pretty new to all this but how do you know what bashguard to get for your particular bike? Thanks.
Edgar
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July 13, 2011 at 04:51 #98903"i3oricua" wrote
Excuse me for asking as I’m pretty new to all this but how do you know what bashguard to get for your particular bike? Thanks.
Edgar
If you don’t know the specs for your chainwheel/Ring then count the teeth on it. The 32T, 34/36 above are referring to the number of teeth on the chainwheel.
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July 16, 2011 at 16:08 #98904"jethro" wrote
If you don’t know the specs for your chainwheel/Ring then count the teeth on it. The 32T, 34/36 above are referring to the number of teeth on the chainwheel.
Thank you very much. Looks like I have a 44T. Thanks again.
Edgar
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