Let's see those Cannondales

[Meentb]

I bought these two items.

 

http://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Cannondale-Metal-Chainstay-Protector-for-Flash-Carbon--KP125_p_254.html

 

And then something similar to this. Can find the exact part now but youll get my drift

 

http://www.cannondaleexperts.com/Cannondale-Hardtail-Plastic-Chainstay-Protector--1A501BLK_p_1543.html

 

 

 

 

What chainstay protectors do you guys use? I used to do the "wrap-an-old-tube-around-it" method, but the bike is just so pretty...

[Meentb]

This is my pride and joy!

 

Fitted with full XX1 now and weight is just over 9kg. Including pedals, sealant, bottle cages and what other stuff i need.

 

[Hairy]

She looks good, but what is wrapped around the top of the Lefty?

[Meentb]

She looks good, but what is wrapped around the top of the Lefty?

 

Knew I'm going to get this question. Its a piece of cloth I used when I transported the bike on a mates carrier. And I just left it there. Did a whole sani with me. So it's a bit of a luck charm.

[Caltrigger]

I could make you one of these!? It stays put, easy to keep clean and works like a dream!! And it flexes with the stay!

 

Oh.... and it looks as good as the bike!

 

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab275/caltrigger/Cannondale%20MTB/ChainProtector.jpg

 

PM me if you want one!

Edited October 23, 2013 by Caltrigger

[finallygotabike]

my trusty old R700 - about 8 years old, serving me well on the IDT.

[Lefty V]

What chainstay protectors do you guys use? I used to do the "wrap-an-old-tube-around-it" method, but the bike is just so pretty...

 

Same thoughts here. Cannondale could possibly spend a little effort on some nice chain stay protectors and also cable guide sollutions around the Lefty. I have seen so many that are rubbed to ****

[Lefty V]

How many use the SAVE seatpost....without getting into a debate as to if it works for us...?

 

 

Picked up a Save for my Carbon 3 at a bargain EUR110 from my (substitute) LBS in Germany, but have to wait until December to get back to SA to actually fit and ride it . I did test one on a Carbon 2 earlier this year and it worked for me.

[kosmonooit]

Chainstay protection: I use the Nukepr0of wrap around velcroed glove thingy on both my Scalpel and Flash, rugged and does the job.

 

http://www.mountainbikebitz.com/images/products/2012_Nukeproof_Logo_Chain_Stay_Protector_MTB_Frames_Spare.jpg

 

I see Cannondale also does one:

 

Cannondale Neoprene Chainstay Slapper Protector Morse - SLPER

[kosmonooit]

For cable - frame - lefty rubbing protection, I use these 3m products

 

Cannondale Clear 3M Frame Protector Guard 8 piece - KF103

[Meentb]

I could make you one of these!? It stays put, easy to keep clean and works like a dream!! And it flexes with the stay!

 

Oh.... and it looks as good as the bike!

 

http://i871.photobucket.com/albums/ab275/caltrigger/Cannondale%20MTB/ChainProtector.jpg

 

Please say where we order?

[Watcher]

I bought these two items.

 

http://www.cannondal...P125_p_254.html

 

And then something similar to this. Can find the exact part now but youll get my drift

 

http://www.cannondal...BLK_p_1543.html

 

Couldn't recommend this protection enough (1st Item), My Son did an OTB on his flash 1 at a recent race, got back on & realized the chain had come off, reset everything & carried on "balls to the wall".

 

We got home from the race & he called me over while washing the bike to show me the metal protector - it was bent buckled & dented all to hell, even pulled away from the frame. I cant imagine what would have happened to the chainstay had it not been there. Have already ordered a new one and at around R200 I reckon it's worth worth every cent!

[Lefty V]

For cable - frame - lefty rubbing protection, I use these 3m products

 

Cannondale Clear 3M Frame Protector Guard 8 piece - KF103

Ja, doing the same, I just think it would be nice to have a std solution on the bike as sold since this is something peculiar to the Lefty. I like what some of the other manufacturers are doing in terms of these small touches - Like Specialized's chain stay protectors on the Stumpjumper HT or Merida and Canyon's way of making sure you cannot knock your top tube with your bar. But not a big issue, just thinking aloud at the end of a long day.

[Caltrigger]

 

 

Please say where we order?

 

PM me!

 

I'm out of action with some issues this week but can get one to you in a week or so.

[awesme]

Water bottle cage inside frame...

 

Hi guys

 

So popped past shop today, make sure all is ready for hand over tomorrow, had a bottle cage fitted to spots designed for it, and damm, we could not eve get a small bottle/750ml in and out, shock is in the way.

 

So asked guys to fit a bracket to seat tube and fit cage behind/below seat.

 

What does most do... how do you get bottle in and out if cage fitted inside frame/below shock?

 

G

[kosmonooit]

Water bottle cage inside frame...

 

Hi guys

 

So popped past shop today, make sure all is ready for hand over tomorrow, had a bottle cage fitted to spots designed for it, and damm, we could not eve get a small bottle/750ml in and out, shock is in the way.

 

So asked guys to fit a bracket to seat tube and fit cage behind/below seat.

 

What does most do... how do you get bottle in and out if cage fitted inside frame/below shock?

 

G

 

There is a Cannondale part that solves this problem ...

 

 

 

http://images.infinitecycles.com/3wc200-sil.jpg

 

 

http://www.cannondal...SLV_p_1603.html

Edited October 25, 2013 by kosmonooit