Tough Easy to Install, Plastic Freewheel Spoke Protector, Disc Bike Spoke Guard, 4 Claws Design for Protecting the Chain Reducing the Sediment on the Flywheel

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More often than not, this accessory is found on cheaper bicycles with entry-level specifications. Hence why you never see it on TV during big cycling championships. Quality Shimano Rear Wheel Spoke Protector will last much longer and perform better than their cheaper counterparts. They are typically made with higher quality materials and are designed to withstand the wear and tear that comes with regular use. Investing in a high-quality Shimano Rear Wheel Spoke Protector means that you won’t have to replace it as frequently, saving you money. The “correct” way to do it is to remove the cassette and pull it off. This takes a little bit of work and the appropriate tools. We have a full tutorial here: How to Replace a Mountain Bike Cassette (Step-By-Step Guide) How do I remove the dork disk without removing the cassette?

At times, things happen so fast that we can’t dodge them. For example, an external object on the terrain, such as a branch or any other obstacle, may hit the derailleur. When this happens, the derailleur hanger may bend and cause a gear slip. Hardly a surprise, since people sometimes ask the employees to remove the “dork disc” before purchasing a bicycle. If you’re a beginner rider, having a spoke protector is a good idea. You won’t have to worry about damaging your bike’s spokes from the chain slipping.If this happens, the spokes will get chewed up and could break if you don’t have a spoke protector on. Even when you have set the derailleur perfectly, other situations could make the chain drop unexpectedly. Actually, it is such eventualities that make a spoke guard valuable to a cyclist. Other than a poorly adjusted derailleur, your chain may suddenly fall due to: A Sudden Jump or Touchdown Just 1 time of your chain getting lodged in there, and depending on how fast you are pedaling, could significantly damage the spokes.

Again, the spoke protector has other benefits like keeping the brake rotor and brake pads clean. In fact, when you find yourself asking about removing an accessory from the manufacturer, you better leave it on. From what we’ve seen so far, a spoke protector is a small piece of equipment that most riders may not notice until they experience a chain drop.Tip: If the spoke protector drops on a trip in the wilderness, and you don’t have the means to remove it, you can make holes in with a knife or a tool (e.g., the awl of a Swiss army knife) and tie it to the spokes with zip-ties. Are All Spoke Guards Ugly? It is designed to stop the chain from getting thrown into the spokes of the rear wheel if it comes off the largest cog on the drive train, which could lead to the chain damaging the spokes. If a spoke protector breaks or detaches from the spokes, it can make the cassette or freewheel jam. This can result in irregular behavior of the rear derailleur and chain. If the rider continues to pedal, the wheel will be damaged. But even if he/she immediately halts all pedaling effort, the chain will still harm the spokes because the wheel will keep on spinning due to the coasting hub.