Greetings Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 It's different = I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich J Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 Was going to suggest this in the manufactuers thread but here seems just as appropriate. Whats stopping that plate, which is assume is replaceable at a lower cost than the whole unit being fitter with a hard rubber strip? Or even having one as an after market component. There is a clear way of fitting one that could easily be replaced, over the top and through however it connects with the main unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Vandart Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I managed to crack a slab on top of a wall to bits in one hit today with my good ol dmr nasty teethy stainless bashring, lol, maybe this would have been better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirt jumper jake Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 they look fairly weak to me, but i might buy one seeing as my homemade one cracked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I personally would like to see a rubber (well, soft) outer edge so it doesn't make any noise or leave any marks and I am sure it could be done both lighter and simpler too. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Alty Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 It doesnt look too grippy to be honest, i doubt it could be used to rest on natural things too well (wet logs etc), especially if your trying to preload where its quite easy to move your centre of mass off to the side slightly. Would be quite easily to slide right off which would be a bit of a bummer . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 The vast majority of bashrings are smooth like that, so pretty much no bashrings are going to be much help in that sort of situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Replace the outer with lexan and I reckon youre onto a winner As it is I dont think it realises its full potential, the shock absorption is a nice touch but is it really necessary? I would rather have a replaceable sacrificial bashguard from a heat treated nylon or similar that isnt going to scratch whatever you happen to land on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 Replace the outer with lexan and I reckon youre onto a winner As it is I dont think it realises its full potential, the shock absorption is a nice touch but is it really necessary? I would rather have a replaceable sacrificial bashguard from a heat treated nylon or similar that isnt going to scratch whatever you happen to land on. This although would it make it easier to get away with sly scrapes or the bash in comps due toa lack of sound? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forteh Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 This although would it make it easier to get away with sly scrapes or the bash in comps due toa lack of sound? To be honest I cant see this being a widespread comp bike essential, its going to be heavier than a normal bash and as comps are purposfully set up, any damage caused to the obstacles isnt such an issue. For street bashers that actually use the bashguard (learners particularly that rely on it far more) then it would be a sensible progression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 To be honest I cant see this being a widespread comp bike essential, its going to be heavier than a normal bash and as comps are purposfully set up, any damage caused to the obstacles isnt such an issue. For street bashers that actually use the bashguard (learners particularly that rely on it far more) then it would be a sensible progression. That's fair enough, i'd ignored the fact i would be a fair bit heavier, it wasn't so much the damage in comps i was thinking more the ability to get away with a sly scrape due tot he lack of sound; but i guess that argument is void when the extra weight wouldn't make it a comp option. The only thing with lexan or nylon bash rings is that they are used in NS and Freeride and to some extent downhill, because they're impact resistant but also because they slide over obstacles a lot easier. Would this not be an issue where you'd slip off the bash a lot more easily? The benefit of causing less damage is a bit one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Rainbird Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 The only thing with lexan or nylon bash rings is that they are used in NS and Freeride and to some extent downhill, because they're impact resistant but also because they slide over obstacles a lot easier. Would this not be an issue where you'd slip off the bash a lot more easily? But at the same time, "meh" Unless you're deliberately going to bash it shouldn't be noticeably different since you'll knock the bash and be jumping off the obstacle for your next go. If you're going to bash on purpose to make the line you don't deserve to stay there anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Just as some information now we've finally got our hands on them... Weight is 37.4g, which is lighter than I was expecting. They've got an effective diameter of around 94mm, so they're only a couple of mm bigger than most 'normal' halfrings. Here's a photo of one on a crank to give you a rough idea of their size: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Expected price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR28 Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 £50. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Not bad considering the amount of work that's gone into them. But i don't think i'd fork out that much for a bash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 (edited) Not bad considering the amount of work that's gone into them. But i don't think i'd fork out that much for a bash. Yeah, but I'm a fool Edited May 11, 2011 by J.KYDD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjames Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 Yeah, but I'm a fool This is very very true :)Think you have more pressing requirements than a bash guard at the mo. Certainly is a very smart looking bit of kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.KYDD Posted May 11, 2011 Report Share Posted May 11, 2011 you have more pressing requirements than a bash guard at the mo. Sent the frame off to josh today to get re-welded. Really want that Hyrdroxx though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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