Main Pivot Protection

LeeS69

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Aug 27, 2022
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Another cracking ride out on the Rise tonight, and back out tomorrow so she's sat charging up!

BUT - the linkage is a crap magnet, I've seen a few posts with zip tying some neoprene etc to cover it.

What are people doing out there, would consider a new guard etc (using muckynutz at the moment)

Looking for solutions not moaning - my cross bike does the same thing but even worse the gear cable on that runs right through it 😀

It's not causing any issues, but not the best for the pivots life expectancy!!


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Lightme

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I’m have a Firebird and a Shuttle LT. As the Shuttle is my main Pivot, I do try to protect it.
 

LeeS69

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Aug 27, 2022
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My solution is a thick rubber pad and a sicomtb fender. Untill now it works but the truth will be seen in winter and muddy conditions.

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That mudguard offers much better protection there than the Muckynutz, it actually directs the crud right at the pivot, might have to find something to make a cover like that. The advantage of the mucknutz is it's a lot longer with the extension on and protects your saddle/backside..
 

Stihldog

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The small rubber flap over the pivot is a good idea and https://sicomtbproducts.com/ offers a small fender also
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i modified a MunkyNutzs fender fender to protect the pivot and part of the dropper post. Small debris can still get into the frame gap at the pivot location but a perfectly sized rock is less likely (horrible sound).

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LeeS69

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Aug 27, 2022
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The small rubber flap over the pivot is a good idea and https://sicomtbproducts.com/ offers a small fender also
.
i modified a MunkyNutzs fender fender to protect the pivot and part of the dropper post. Small debris can still get into the frame gap at the pivot location but a perfectly sized rock is less likely (horrible sound).

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I've actually got one of those on the front and used the short fender on the back - moved the proper rear fender they brought out but might have to look at this option again, it did cover better lower down! Might have a swap around!
 

jcismo1

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Jul 22, 2021
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While I can’t take credit for this, because I found this somewhere. Just install a front fender on the back. It’s longer and protects this area really well. My only regret was not finding out about it sooner. Notice all of the rock chips.

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mascifm

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Aug 23, 2021
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I made one myself:
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Very cool. How can I get you to make one for me?
 

Frankyspec

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Dec 3, 2022
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Belgium
I made one myself:
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can I buy of order it somewhere? I have a rise m team 2023 coming …
 

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