Should I get one?

[themonkeyman]

Hey everyone. I recently buiilt up a singlespeed and am wondering, should I get a bashguard for it?

The chainring is pretty strong, it's a blackspire DH ring(34t) and the chain is a BMX-type. I think it may be beneficial s there are a lot of logs and obstacles at wakefield and accotink. Any input would be helpful--thanks--Graham

[Snot-Rocket]

My rationale is that the day when your chain snaps or comes loose and your leg comes barreling down on your chain ring- ultimately leading to a gruesome laceration of buckets-o-blood proportions, you'll regret not having a bashguard.

I've run rock-rings, bash guards even on a triple- good safety measure. I also run a roach stem pad, I've slammed my knee twice on the stem and thank goodness for that bad- no cuts, just bruising...

Rah,

Snot

[themonkeyman]

ok

Have any suggestions on a cheap 4-bolt one?--thanks

[Snot-Rocket]

Race Face Bashguard is purty simple and relatively cheap @ $30+ or so... Spot also makes one, but I think they cost more (and aren't as robust as RF).

[halfinch]

Race Face Bashguard is purty simple and relatively cheap @ $30+ or so... Spot also makes one, but I think they cost more (and aren't as robust as RF).

also nashbar sells a truvativ nockoff for a low price..but i think it's only good for covering up 34t..

[DKEG]

Check this out, it's cheap too!
http://www.cambriabike.com/shopexd.asp?id=8521

[themonkeyman]

I think I'll end up going with the nashbar version. It looks plenty strong, and it it the cheapest. Also, the Kooka on CBO only comes in 5-arm, I have a 4-arm set. thanks everyone for the suggestions--Graham