Custom pivot link protector

[neiloxford]

I would buy one

 

[chrismechmaster]

Can you or do you have any plans for designing ans making something like this for the Levo ?

 

[Link]

Well, seemed to work really well, didn't clean it off once during a 3 hour muddy ride so a lot of the mud and water falls off of it's own accord.

Will get another ride in tomorrow but looking good so far.

 

[neiloxford]

Just read the post about using an inner tube above and it has got me thinking.

Thinking about cutting an old inner tyre into a isosceles trapezoid shape patch. Then attach at the top like this protector does with a zip tie, and then pull down the inner tube to the two chain stays.

Not nearly as good as the solution above though !

 

[Link]

Can you or do you have any plans for designing ans making something like this for the Levo ?

I guess I could if demand was there, also a challenge would be I don't have access to a Levo to develop one.

 

[Mlopez]

another option, I have seen it on FACEBOOK

 

[GrandesRoues]

I have a 3d printer and would like to try that.

 

[ragnor]

Add me to the list please if you decide to go ahead.

 

[Stihldog]

Well, seemed to work really well, didn't clean it off once during a 3 hour muddy ride so a lot of the mud and water falls off of it's own accord.

Did the Job and looks good.
Im gonna try and foresee any potential problems with this so I’m open to criticism.

One of the main purposes of this is to deflect rocks or pebbles away from the bottom pivot. A rock or small stick finding its way into the bottom pivot can be a showstopper until it’s removed. A rock or stick can also help build up even more debris in this area. Keeping this area clean before each ride is important and fairly easy as long as nothing is wedged in there. This deflector seems to do the job.
Small granulated sand can act as sandpaper when it’s wedged between two surfaces. Some of my concern is with the placement of the zip-tie and the flat surface or the deflector against the post. I wonder if there’s a way for small debris to escape or fall off during a ride? Invisa-frame helps sometimes.

My front fender wore off some paint until I removed it for good. A zip-tie on the lower rear triangle, keeping the hydraulic line out of the spokes, wore thru the paint and slightly into the carbon. Replaced that.
I think this is great idea and can rid my bike of a rear fender, which can cause other problems besides looking …(insert here). This little deflector is small enough and useful if we determine any potential problems when using it.

 

[Link]

Did the Job and looks good.
Im gonna try and foresee any potential problems with this so I’m open to criticism.

One of the main purposes of this is to deflect rocks or pebbles away from the bottom pivot. A rock or small stick finding its way into the bottom pivot can be a showstopper until it’s removed. A rock or stick can also help build up even more debris in this area. Keeping this area clean before each ride is important and fairly easy as long as nothing is wedged in there. This deflector seems to do the job.
Small granulated sand can act as sandpaper when it’s wedged between two surfaces. Some of my concern is with the placement of the zip-tie and the flat surface or the deflector against the post. I wonder if there’s a way for small debris to escape or fall off during a ride? Invisa-frame helps sometimes.

My front fender wore off some paint until I removed it for good. A zip-tie on the lower rear triangle, keeping the hydraulic line out of the spokes, wore thru the paint and slightly into the carbon. Replaced that.
I think this is great idea and can rid my bike of a rear fender, which can cause other problems besides looking …(insert here). This little deflector is small enough and useful if we determine any potential problems when using it.

I have a piece of anti slip rubber cut to size between the bracket and the frame so it can't slip but also won't rub and nothing can get between both surfaces. I also ran a strip of frame protector tape all the way round under the cable tie. Nothing will rub the paint. That is always a concern for me. ??

 

[Mr_Price]

Super interested. ??

 

[luna87824]

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Well, seemed to work really well, didn't clean it off once during a 3 hour muddy ride so a lot of the mud and water falls off of it's own accord.

Will get another ride in tomorrow but looking good so far.

Looks like you fixed the logo problem........

 

[J14msy]

100% interested in this, happy to pay for one, when they are available. Also happy to test one and feedback.

 

[Gianni]

One for me, please

 

[Gianni]

One for me, please

 

[huddlej1]

Would really love to try one of these. Would be interested in purchasing 3 of them. Thanks

 

[Rail97Rider]

Happened just today

 

[Dano78]

I'd definitely buy one off you also

 

[JMD]

GORILLA FLAP

I'm making a list?

 

[GrantMeThePower]

If you’re making a list, please add me!

 

[Blue Moon]

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 ?

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We’re a 2 Rail family and I’ll buy a couple if you go into production ??

 

[Link]

Thanks for all the positive feedback all !, I made the original post to see what people thought and it's certainly struck a chord with many.

I have sent one to Rob to check how it fits on a larger frame size (mine is medium).

I am obviously not a manufacturer so each one is made one at a time (takes about an hour to print). With this in mind i am interested to understand what people feel these are worth paying for. Not so i can maximise profit (far from it), but obviously for me there is a point where the time, expense and effort to print, package, go to the post office etc etc don't make sense and it becomes a hassle and a loss maker (i also have a day job )

So maybe anyone could say roughly what they feel they would be thinking of paying ?, then i can have an idea if this is workable for me.

 

[Slapbassmunky]

Thanks for all the positive feedback all !, I made the original post to see what people thought and it's certainly struck a chord with many.

I have sent one to Rob to check how it fits on a larger frame size (mine is medium).

I am obviously not a manufacturer so each one is made one at a time (takes about an hour to print). With this in mind i am interested to understand what people feel these are worth paying for. Not so i can maximise profit (far from it), but obviously for me there is a point where the time, expense and effort to print, package, go to the post office etc etc don't make sense and it becomes a hassle and a loss maker (i also have a day job )

So maybe anyone could say roughly what they feel they would be thinking of paying ?, then i can have an idea if this is workable for me.

Well I'll stick my neck out if no one else will ? If a bent up bit of plastic from *udhugger is £25-£30 then I'd be happy to pay that for something made by hand by an inventive bloke in a shed ?

 

[Link]

Well I'll stick my neck out if no one else will ? If a bent up bit of plastic from *udhugger is £25-£30 then I'd be happy to pay that for something made by hand by an inventive bloke in a shed ?

Haha, man in a shed indeed. I appreciate your comments also. I would be happy to make some, post etc for that sort of price if people are interested.

Thanks

 

[Rail97Rider]

I'd pay that price, but shipping to the USA may be an issue.

 

[Link]

For those infested I have made some tweaks, changed the logo to my own from Trek so I don't get sued ?. And have made it from a stronger and more weather and heat resistant plastic.

 

[Doomanic]

Sorry, but at that price I'm out. I'd rather be upfront than um and ah and ultimately pretend I can't hear you when it the time comes to cough up.

Mudhugger, Crud et al are businesses with tooling costs, advertising costs, staff costs, premises cost, etc. Injection moulding tools aren't cheap, especially tools for parts with with overmouldings, and molten plastic is surprisingly abrasive so the tools will new overhauling periodically.

I appreciate that you've put time and resources into this and I think it's a great idea but I just don't think it's worth 25-30 quid.

Right. Has anyone seen my flamesuit?

 

[Zimmerframe]

Custom Embossed logo for £5 more ?? It will only take you an hour or so

 

[Zimmerframe]

Sorry, but at that price I'm out. I'd rather be upfront than um and ah and ultimately pretend I can't hear you when it the time comes to cough up.

Mudhugger, Crud et al are businesses with tooling costs, advertising costs, staff costs, premises cost, etc. Injection moulding tools aren't cheap, especially tools for parts with with overmouldings, and molten plastic is surprisingly abrasive so the tools will new overhauling periodically.

I appreciate that you've put time and resources into this and I think it's a great idea but I just don't think it's worth 25-30 quid.

Right. Has anyone seen my flamesuit?

You're so tight

It's always going to be difficult finding the "correct pricing" - it was a "suggested" price from another potential purchaser.

If you're not rigged up to churn them out, it's slow and costly - ultimately, he has to find a price where it's viable for him.

For the tight arses .. you can club together and buy an office water cooler bottle and cut that up to make several then paint them black with some old engine oil ...

 

[JMD]

£10