Custom pivot link protector

[Link]

Decided to design my own cover for the pivot link to stop stones and mud getting stuck, quite happy with how it came out, looks more OEM than the mud guards i have tried to adapt. Should do exactly what is needed and look minimal.

What do people think ?

 

[Rail97Rider]

I'm in! How much do they cost? Very nice design.

 

[Stihldog]

That’s a great idea. Looks easy to install (zip-straps?). This could eliminate my rear fender and the buzzing noise.
(3D Printer?)

 

[Bike Gorilla]

Really good job

 

[Link]

That’s a great idea. Looks easy to install (zip-straps?). This could eliminate my rear fender and the buzzing noise.
(3D Printer?)

Thanks, yes single cable tie just above the charge port. Correct, 3d printed. Yes no buzz or rattle like with mud guards.,??

 

[Stihldog]

I'm in! How much do they cost? Very nice design.

Hopefully the price starts with a #1.

 

[Link]

I'm in! How much do they cost? Very nice design.

Thanks a lot, not really thought about selling it, but for sure I def think it's something the rail needs. I would likely need to remove the logo for sale so I don't get into copyright with Trek ?. I can def print more more off for sale and have lots of colour options ?

 

[Rail97Rider]

Thanks a lot, not really thought about selling it, but for sure I def think it's something the rail needs. I would likely need to remove the logo for sale so I don't get into copyright with Trek ?. I can def print more more off for sale and have lots of colour options ?

I am really interested in this. My buddy has a 3d printer and could make it for me if you're open to sharing your printer file

Not looking to steal your design but it really is needed for this bike. Until I can come up with something better I just have an old tire tube tied in place. Pretty ugly.

 

[Stihldog]

Thanks a lot, not really thought about selling it, but for sure I def think it's something the rail needs. I would likely need to remove the logo for sale so I don't get into copyright with Trek ?. I can def print more more off for sale and have lots of colour options ?

Yay, that logo might cause an issue.
Do you think the “Rear-Pivot-Protector “ might drift down? Maybe some small tangs under the skirt or some other method? Holes or a groove for zap-straps? (Just thinking out loud)
Or maybe it could snap over the lower post

 

[Link]

i prob won't share the design only because i have shared designs before and got 'shafted' with people selling my designs on etsy !, and from what i can see they are doing very well from it ! haha. Obviously not saying you would do that !, just explaining my hesitancy to giving the design out. If enough people are interested i would consider printing some off. As i said i was sharing to just show how i got round the problem rather than for a sales pitch, it seemed like a problem screaming out for a solution other than hacking about with mud guards which i gave up on.

 

[Link]

Yay, that logo might cause an issue.
Do you think the “Rear-Pivot-Protector “ might drift down? Maybe some small tangs under the skirt or some other method? Holes or a groove for zap-straps? (Just thinking out loud)

i am mounting mine with some thin anti slip rubber i have or some frame protector film which is grippy and will stop the slip and also protect the frame. It won't budge once that is on there . I have matched the profile of the guard to the same as the frame tube so it grips really well and follows the contour

 

[Link]

i am also consider extending the lower leg (shown here) once i know the exact position i want it, so it will sit against the bottom of the pivot and never move

 

[Stihldog]

i prob won't share the design only because i have shared designs before and got 'shafted' with people selling my designs on etsy !, and from what i can see they are doing very well from it ! haha. Obviously not saying you would do that !, just explaining my hesitancy to giving the design out. If enough people are interested i would consider printing some off. As i said i was sharing to just show how i got round the problem rather than for a sales pitch, it seemed like a problem screaming out for a solution other than hacking about with mud guards which i gave up on.

No need to share the files. Sell it yourself and pay for your time and effort. You could add or improve on your design if you want. I’m not sure how to protect your idea with out it costing $$$$$.

 

[Link]

No need to share the files. Sell it yourself and pay for your time and effort. You could add or improve on your design if you want. I’m not sure how to protect your idea with out it costing $$$$$.

you can't really, i posted stuff with supposed copyright from the sharing site which says 'not for commercial gain' etc, but you cannot police it, best to just not share if you don't want to risk someone taking it and selling it.

 

[LFB01]

i prob won't share the design only because i have shared designs before and got 'shafted' with people selling my designs on etsy !, and from what i can see they are doing very well from it ! haha. Obviously not saying you would do that !, just explaining my hesitancy to giving the design out. If enough people are interested i would consider printing some off. As i said i was sharing to just show how i got round the problem rather than for a sales pitch, it seemed like a problem screaming out for a solution other than hacking about with mud guards which i gave up on.

I would be interested in purchasing one.

 

[Link]

it's all mounted up, will do a couple of rides to make sure its strong enough, right shape etc once it gets hit with some mud etc, i can then tweak the design if needed and offer it up.

 

[LFB01]

it's all mounted up, will do a couple of rides to make sure its strong enough, right shape etc once it gets hit with some mud etc, i can then tweak the design if needed and offer it up.

? keep me posted please

 

[Link]

? keep my posted please

will do

 

[Doomanic]

I'd be interested too.

 

[Philly G]

@Link looks great, just like an OEM part. Clever design!

 

[Richiep]

I would be interested for my Rail 9 XT when it eventually arrived the end of this month fingers crossed. It looks like a simple but effective solution so well done. If you keep me posted I would be happy to pay for one. Good luck with any modifications. It looks like the rain is returning next week so the mud fest will give it a fair test.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

Well done mate looks great. Definitely should sell them - make your own logo to stop any conflicts etc.

 

[Link]

Thanks all for the positive feedback, I will get some rides in this weekend and confirm it works as expected. Did a quick spin up the (wet) road and it worked really perfectly at keep the water and grit away from the link and bearings, it all just flowed down to the tire.

Next check is some mud.....

Before I sell it I may see if anyone is interested in trying one for free and give me some feedback ?

 

[Paul Mac]

Thanks all for the positive feedback, I will get some rides in this weekend and confirm it works as expected. Did a quick spin up the (wet) road and it worked really perfectly at keep the water and grit away from the link and bearings, it all just flowed down to the tire.

Next check is some mud.....

Before I sell it I may see if anyone is interested in trying one for free and give me some feedback ?

Rob Hancil (forum editor) has a Rail, he would be the perfect person to test it out ?

 

[Karve]

Thanks all for the positive feedback, I will get some rides in this weekend and confirm it works as expected. Did a quick spin up the (wet) road and it worked really perfectly at keep the water and grit away from the link and bearings, it all just flowed down to the tire.

Next check is some mud.....

Before I sell it I may see if anyone is interested in trying one for free and give me some feedback ?

Yep happy to link - ran a site, which had a reviews section ( Reviews of Mountain Bike component, protection & clothing. - heyday a few years back ) which did MTB reviews - so lots of experiance giving objective feedback.

 

[WilkyWay]

I’d be interested as well.

 

[Mlopez]

I would be interested in 4, but I am afraid that with the shipment to Spain the cost would be high.

 

[Geedog]

Hello, I'd like 1 too please.
Thanks.

 

[Link]

first ride with it tomorrow, will report back. I would say i will try and find some mud and water to give it a proper test, but being in the UK i won't have to look very far ! .

 

[Doug Stampfer]

first ride with it tomorrow, will report back. I would say i will try and find some mud and water to give it a proper test, but being in the UK i won't have to look very far ! .

Yes you guys over in the UK must be great water & mud proofing product testers judging by some of the pics. I It's funny over here it's really frowned upon riding any tracks while they're wet but I guess sometimes you don't have a choice over there. Great looking prduct BTW.