Direct Mount Derailleur Blanking Plate

[Traveler]

Since I've gone for a single chainring solution (and boy what a great solution) I have this direct mount on the frame which just bugs me to death because it is open - OCD is not always under control.

I've seen a couple of blanking plates which are available, but it seems as if most bike shops have no idea what I am talking about, or do not get why I'd like to blank of the mount on my bike.

My question thus to you guys, I either need someone that can 3D print me a blanking plate, or need to find a shop that can sell me a 3D blanking plate.

Any advice is greatly appreciated.


 

[CAAD4]

Are those bike shops still selling 26 inch wheeled bikes? There is a thread here somewhere, about plates, some Hubber is also 3D printing them.

[HenryS]

Here's the thread: https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/151751-high-direct-mount-fd-cover-plate-3d-printed/

[V12man]

Chat to hubber Bibi - seen him use blanking plates on a build - sure he will be able to find one for you.

[Traveler]

Thanks a stack.

[Wannabe]

Make your own.

Piece of thick alu flatbar, a fine toothed bench saw, a file, some sandpaper, a drill bit and countersink, the correct diameter bolt, a lick of paint in your chosen color, a bit of your time, and Voila....   

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

MRP Decapitator!

 

It is a bottle opener as well 

 

That is the first thing i'm getting after I get rid of my FD. They are on CRC for around R400 without adding extra costs. 

[Traveler]

Don't even need a file, I can start up the milling machine in the garage.... not even a lick of paint, take it to Coat of Arms for a coating of Ceracoat - will last very long. And I might end up with one of the most expensive blanking plates around.

I need to however balance the buy vs. my own time. If I can buy one somewhere I can spend more time cycling.  

Thanks very much for all the help, I have contacted Ryno from Omicrom Designworks in Pretoria - ordering a couple of 3D printed ones at much less than the material cost for aluminium and time.  

 

[Wannabe]

Oh, so you are one of those guys......... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just teasing. I quite enjoy making stuff like that with things I have laying around, and with my rudimentary hand tools.

[Dieter ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)]

Oh, so you are one of those guys......... 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Just teasing. I quite enjoy making stuff like that with things I have laying around, and with my rudimentary hand tools.

I don't even have a garden never mind a garage full of tools now

 

Also will probably use CAD if I had to make my own, with my face in 3D on it