Cleaning tips

alexbeck175

Active member
Jul 2, 2020
38
25
Middleton, Manchester
Does anyone have tips for cleaning the chain ring on a gen4. The cover/guard thats attached pops off now and then so i cable tie it on.
Has anyone removed it completly?
Is it better to keep it on and just remove it everytime for a clean.
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MrPeaski

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Sep 21, 2020
260
210
South Wales
It's more likely to be a 'trouser guard' to stop them getting chewed up.
On the 2020 models only the Allroad versions of the mountain bike hardtails had any kind of chainring cover.
But looks like most of the 2021 hardtails and the Allroad versions of full suspension bikes have them too.

Unless you're commuting, I think you'd be ok leaving it off
 

alexbeck175

Active member
Jul 2, 2020
38
25
Middleton, Manchester
It's more likely to be a 'trouser guard' to stop them getting chewed up.
On the 2020 models only the Allroad versions of the mountain bike hardtails had any kind of chainring cover.
But looks like most of the 2021 hardtails and the Allroad versions of full suspension bikes have them too.

Unless you're commuting, I think you'd be ok leaving it off
I use the bike for commuting and trail rides, but i agree with yours and other opinions and ill ditch it. I dont think my commuting atire would catch or mind a bit of chain rub anyhow.
 

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