Archive for April 18th, 2006
Jump Stop Update
I have been using the N-Gear Jump Stop for a few months now and so far I haven't thrown a chain once. This is a new record for me. I am adding them to all of my bikes.
Nice product, easy to install, keeps your hands clean and your chain out of a twist, what more could you want for $10.
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I was surprised to learn that almost every professional racing bike has a Dog Fang. Well what is a Dog Fang? It is a little piece mounted on the down stay by the smallest chain ring that prevents the chain from jumping off to the inside of the chain ring.
Well, if racers use them why don't bicycle tourists who have very small inner chain ring and big jumps between the middle and inner chain rings. In fact they do. My favorite bicycling authority Sheldon Brown from Harris Cyclery recommends the "N Gear Jump Stop". I have taken his advice and mounted them on my Slipstrean and Vanguard.
Sheldon says that you can now adjust the front derailleur for faster shifting and let the Jump Stop guide the chain onto the inner chain ring without worrying about chain jumping to the inside.
