hood and crank protection

[Dreamer21]

what can i put on the hoods to protect it from scratches?

I was putting the bike into the boot and turned the bike upside down now I have a little scratch on he hood and I'm not happy what can I put on them to protect in the future ?

Also I wanted to protect my boot from the rubbish that could come off the chain. Can any one recommend a chain protector or tell me what's it called I saw Evans has one for 13.99 but can't remember the name of it

 

[Sharky]

When I put my bike into the back of the car, I first lay a "picnic blanket" upside down, mostly to stop grease getting onto the boot, but it also gives a bit of protection to the bike.

 

[I like Skol]

I'm assuming you mean you turned your bike upside down on the ground while you removed the wheels before placing the bike in the car?
If you need to do this then I suggest you place a blanket on the ground to protect the hoods and saddle. Alternatively, with practice you should be able to remove the wheels with the bike upright and not allowing the frame to touch the ground. It is also possible to refit the wheels the same way, this is trickier but not impossible (front wheel first, loosely close the QR then fit the back wheel before rechecking wheel location and QR tensions).

 

[Dreamer21]

I'm assuming you mean you turned your bike upside down on the ground while you removed the wheels before placing the bike in the car?
If you need to do this then I suggest you place a blanket on the ground to protect the hoods and saddle. Alternatively, with practice you should be able to remove the wheels with the bike upright and not allowing the frame to touch the ground. It is also possible to refit the wheels the same way, this is trickier but not impossible (front wheel first, loosely close the QR then fit the back wheel before rechecking wheel location and QR tensions).

Yeah you are Rigth upside down to take off wheels but I was also thinking when I have to change a flat

 

[mjr]

Also I wanted to protect my boot from the rubbish that could come off the chain. Can any one recommend a chain protector or tell me what's it called I saw Evans has one for 13.99 but can't remember the name of it

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I put a cheap (a pound or two) tarpaulin in the bottom of the boot and use a cheap old Argos bike cover upside down to stand the bike in (usually you'd drop it over the bike from the top, but this seemed like it risked less mucky bits sticking out) and then strapped it in, but I'm sure I didn't pay as much as £8 for it like http://www.argos.co.uk/product/3331941 and it doesn't have velcro.

 

[mjr]

Yeah you are Rigth upside down to take off wheels but I was also thinking when I have to change a flat

If you mean at the roadside, put the handlebars on some grass, plastic bag over the saddle to stop it getting muddy as you hold the frame down to wiggle the back wheel out around the derailleur and stays.

At home, put the bike on your winch or workstand and drop the wheel out.

 

[Joffey]

Scicon is your friend:

http://www.probikekit.co.uk/cycling...-brake-lever-and-gear-protector/10773598.html

http://www.probikekit.co.uk/cycling-accessories-nc/scicon-bicycle-gear-cover/10773600.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/like/2724...=9046702&device=c&campaignid=707291931&crdt=0

 

[Joffey]

Or just use an old blanket...

 

[Globalti]

Purists will say you should never turn a bike upside-down to remove the wheels though I admit it does make it easier. I would get an old blanket and place the bike on that.

Secondly, you should lie the bike on its left side so that the transmission is upwards, so as to prevent the possibility of damage to the RD hanger.

 

[Sharky]

Another potential issue to be aware of and to avoid:-

At events where I took my bike in the car, I was in the habit of leaning the bike against the side of the car, while I sat on the tailgate or back seat getting changed etc. This caused the car to move up and down and caused rubbing against the bars/brake hoods and resulting in scratches on the car. To avoid, I try and lean my bike against a nearby tree of if none, lean it with the pedals against the tyres, so no metal/metal contact.

 

[Apollonius]

I often carry two bikes in the back of my "bought just because it will take two bikes without any dismantling" Zaphira Tourer. I use an old duvet cover on the floor of the boot and sandwich the two bikes with pound-shop pillows, a rubber door mat and, best of all, a left-over square of carpet underlay.

@Sharky has a good point about damage while getting ready. I think I need to invest in a couple of bike display stands for this purpose.

 

[Globalti]

Worse can happen; you lean the bike against the car then sit in the tailgate to take off your shoes. The suspension settles a little de-stabilising the bike, which rolls back then crashes to the ground.

We roll a bike sideways into the back of my Passat estate, seats folded forwards, then throw a removal blanket, which is dense, over it then carefully place the second bike in on top of it. It's a well-practiced routine.

 

[Jody]

Purists will say you should never turn a bike upside-down to remove the wheels

Why?

 

[I like Skol]

Why?

Because it scratches the hoods and saddle....

Also in this age of hydraulic brakes can cause air to get into the brake lines.

 

[mangid]

Yeah you are Rigth upside down to take off wheels but I was also thinking when I have to change a flat

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