Chain Stay Protector?

[Bill1031]

Is one of these advisable on a Pace 500? If so what is your recommendation? Have not gotten bike yet but have been getting some things in advance in preparation. Thanks

 

[Nova Haibike]

A chain stay protector keep the chain from marring the finish of the chain stay. The Aventon likely has a piece of helicopter tape on the stay to protect it. There are fancier ones available. If you ride on a lot of rough roads or off road you will get chain slap. but otherwise you don't really need one.

As for stuff you should get in advance: helmet, floor pump, and things to fix a flat (tire levers, spare tube, patch kit, and emergency pump or CO2 inflator). Anything else you can wait and see what you want/need.

 

[Bill1031]

Thanks Nova Haibike. Did not see much on forums about those protectors but saw a review that noting was there on the pace 500. Said you could get something if you wanted so I looked and it was cheap enough. I will wait because I will be on paved roads mostly. Have bought a maintenance stand and chain lube and Park chain cleaning too and helmet Also bought tire levers and have a small pump already. An extra tube would probably be a great idea though! Thanks for the reply!

 

[Bigal1463]

I’ve been riding my Pace 500 for the past 700 miles with no problem. When riding with long pants, the pant never got caught, and the chain haver scratched the paint.

 

[Bill1031]

Have not had any problems so I highly doubt I will ever get them.