Bash guards are used on gravity and trail bikes to prevent rocks, logs and other trail or racetrack obstacles from damaging chainrings. They usually consist of circular discs attached to the chainset in place of the large chainring, and are built of tough aluminium or polycarbonate that can absorb impacts.

Is a bash guard necessary?

Not necessary. If you’re riding spots where your are climbing over rocks and banging you chainring to the point where you are doing damage, then I’d consider it. If you’re not hitting your chainring on stuff, don’t bother.

What is a bash ring?

Bashring. In cycling, bashrings are a protective ring, often made of aluminium or polycarbonate, mounted on the outer part of the chainrings on mountain bikes. They are commonly used on downhill and freeride bikes to protect the chain and chainring in cases of it hitting rocks and other obstacles.

What is ISCG 05?

ISCG-05 is a mounting STANDARD that was agreed upon by no less than five MTB companies at Interbike in 2004. It is stronger (by design, to withstand DH use), and much better defined to eliminate any mounting issues with ISCG-OLD.

Do I need a chain guard on my MTB?

In reality, chain guards are an accessory and there is no real exception to this rule. Mountain bikes are mainly intended for riding dirt trails it can be unnecessary and wasteful to install a chain guard. Do you need a chain guard on a bicycle? It is not necessary to install a chain guard on your bike.

What is the difference between ISCG and ISCG 05?

Main difference between ISCG and ISCG05 is avarage of adapteur with which goes hand in hand distance between holes for screws. ISCG05 has avarage 73 mm and distance between holes 55,92 mm. Easiest way how to deal with ISCG problem is take ruller or caliper and measure distance between each hole.

What is the purpose of chain guard?

A gear case, also known as a chain case or chainguard, is an enclosure for the bicycle chain and sprocket assemblages commonly employed by utility bicycles. It serves to protect the cyclist from being soiled or trapped in the chain rings and tends to fully enclose the drive train.