Chainring Guard on an AHH?

[Chris]

Beginning to price out a new AHH before the frames go up and I'm using this bike for a variety of purposes one of which is commuting. I don't like clips or pant protectors or special pants so I thought about one of these. http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/chrg.htm
Anyone else do this on their bike?

[Scot Brooks]

I've got it on the Sam and love it. Still wont save the lightest of khakis, but works great with my jeans.

[Chris]

Oh good, glad to hear it worked out. You basically lose the outer ring right?

[William]

I run a triple crankset with two rings.  What was a 52/42/30, I converted to a chainguard/42/30.  Later I swapped the 30 for a 26.  I run it on my commuter, a 650B conversion:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/45758191@N04/7345511078/in/photostream

It's delightful.  Yes, you just lose the big ring.  I'd recommend you consider the Riv crankset that comes fully set up for you:

http://www.rivbike.com/product-p/cr7.htm

With an 11-32 in back, you would have absolutely every you could possibly need on a Hilsen, in my opinion. 

[rcnute]

I'm running a 1x9 on one of my bikes (commuter) with a similar chainguard (Salsa) and a chain guide--it's a great setup.  I have a top gear of something close to 100 gear inches (42/11) which is usually plenty.

Ryan

[Chris]

Hey thanks guys glad to hear that's its not too much of a performance hit.

[Scot Brooks]

Chris,
Yeah, I dumped the 36 and the 46 and got a 40 and the guard. I'd do it again for sure. The 40x12 is good enough for downhill (for me) and I find I just leave it in the 40 for almost everything. I tried leaving the 36 but it just never quite felt right when I needed a little oomph. The crank looks a little funny and small, but classy.

[Chris]

Cool. Thanks Scot!