Steel frame query.

[Gez73]

Hi folks, quick question. Does anyone know what this is in the pic. It's on the drive side seat stay on my new steel tourer. Assuming it's a production result of making the frame but seems very intricate. Thanks
Gerry

 

[Drago]

It's a nob for.hanging the chain on when the rear wheel is removed.

 

[Cycleops]

It's a nob for.hanging the chain on when the rear wheel is removed.

Sounds painful.

 

[Pottsy]

Yep, what he says above. Called a chain hanger.

 

[Gez73]

Thanks for that Drago and Pottsy. Not seen it before. Gerry

 

[Pale Rider]

It's a knob for.hanging the chain on when the rear wheel is removed.

I'm sure that's right, and I would take it as a sign of quality.

What bike is it?

 

[Gez73]

Kona Sutra.

 

[Pale Rider]

Kona Sutra.

I think that qualifies for the description 'quality'.

 

[Cycleops]

There you go then!

 

[Gez73]

Thanks folks thought it was some sort of manufacturing by-product with steel frames. Seems too nicely finished to hang an oily chain on it though. Never had or apparently required one before. Thanks again.
Gerry

 

[Pale Rider]

One thing I immediately like is the rear rack is properly set back and up - it should take any size of pannier with no heel strike problems.

http://www.evanscycles.com/products/kona/sutra-2014-touring-bike-ec055953

 

[raleighnut]

Thanks folks thought it was some sort of manufacturing by-product with steel frames. Seems too nicely finished to hang an oily chain on it though. Never had or apparently required one before. Thanks again.
Gerry

It keeps tension on the rear mech so you don't have to 'flip' it back to get the wheel in

 

[Yellow Saddle]

That little knob will be an ex-knob if you hang your chain on it, fit the wheel, forget about it and then start pedaling mightily to catch up with the rest of the bunch. Don't ask how I know.

 

[AndyRM]

That little knob will be an ex-knob if you hang your chain on it, fit the wheel, forget about it and then start pedaling mightily to catch up with the rest of the bunch. Don't ask how I know.

You've been spying on me?!