Comments on: Kristin Armstrong’s Chain Catcher ready for the Tour http://cycling.lohudblogs.com/2009/06/28/kristin-armstrongs-chain-catcher-ready-for-the-tour/ Bicycling in the Lower Hudson Valley Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:21:23 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lloyd http://cycling.lohudblogs.com/2009/06/28/kristin-armstrongs-chain-catcher-ready-for-the-tour/comment-page-1/#comment-4346 Lloyd Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:49:41 +0000 http://cycling.lohudblogs.com/?p=2195#comment-4346 I installed one of these last month when I finally tired of dropping my chain, which usually happens every other ride. I always thought it was the result of poor drivetrain adjustment, but I've had several expert wrenches try their hand at adjusting my front derailleur, with no improvement. I am a cyclist that frequntly shifts gears to maintain a decent high cadence and this chain catcher works wonders. Not a single dropped chain since I installed it! Make sure you consider the "Hard to Fit" kit if you have a unorthodox frame. The company will help you determine if you need it. This item seems a little expensive (over $50,with shipping), but if you jury-rig something (which many do), it will take more time and energy. I installed one of these last month when I finally tired of dropping my chain, which usually happens every other ride. I always thought it was the result of poor drivetrain adjustment, but I’ve had several expert wrenches try their hand at adjusting my front derailleur, with no improvement. I am a cyclist that frequntly shifts gears to maintain a decent high cadence and this chain catcher works wonders. Not a single dropped chain since I installed it! Make sure you consider the “Hard to Fit” kit if you have a unorthodox frame. The company will help you determine if you need it.

This item seems a little expensive (over $50,with shipping), but if you jury-rig something (which many do), it will take more time and energy.

]]> By: Ben http://cycling.lohudblogs.com/2009/06/28/kristin-armstrongs-chain-catcher-ready-for-the-tour/comment-page-1/#comment-4345 Ben Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:40:49 +0000 http://cycling.lohudblogs.com/?p=2195#comment-4345 I am looking forward to the day that someone invents an unabtrusive collar bone protector. :-) I am looking forward to the day that someone invents an unabtrusive collar bone protector. :-)

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