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00_Lizard Skin
#mtbhistory, 1987, protecting chainstays, #sharkfin
At the beginning of mountain bikes, end of the 80’s, chains where slapping hard on the long chainstays when riding on rocks and roots. Framepaint was damaged and everyone was looking for ways to protect our beloved frames. Shimano released as part of the first complete XT groupset an accessory called “Sharkfin”: this was meant to protect the right chainstay, avoid chainsucks and also when properly fitted could also remove mud and crud from the wheel which was welcome when you rode U-brakes (for those who remember).
35 years later, technology and chemicals evolved, moving from thick plastic on a single chainstay to invisible protection for the entire frame. Self healing, protecting from scratches or even simple wearing, it simply got better.
And if you feel a need for more shock absorption on the chainstay, lizard skins neoprene, also from the 90’s, is still offering the additional protection.
00_Lizard Skin
#mtbhistory, 1987, protecting chainstays, #sharkfin
At the beginning of mountain bikes, end of the 80’s, chains where slapping hard on the long chainstays when riding on rocks and roots. Framepaint was damaged and everyone was looking for ways to protect our beloved frames. Shimano released as part of the first complete XT groupset an accessory called “Sharkfin”: this was meant to protect the right chainstay, avoid chainsucks and also when properly fitted could also remove mud and crud from the wheel which was welcome when you rode U-brakes (for those who remember).
35 years later, technology and chemicals evolved, moving from thick plastic on a single chainstay to invisible protection for the entire frame. Self healing, protecting from scratches or even simple wearing, it simply got better.
And if you feel a need for more shock absorption on the chainstay, lizard skins neoprene, also from the 90’s, is still offering the additional protection.