Anybody know what this gizmo is called?

oconnpad

The wheel that goes into the drop out so you can run the chain while the rear wheel / cassette are off the bike?

I've googled all combinations of what my little brain can come up with but can't find one online.

Pic attached

Morgan

Chain keeper.

mathie

This?
http://www.wiggle.com/morgan-blue-chain-keeper/

oconnpad

Cheers lads, that's it. I knew it would have a simple name

Mefistofelino

A slight variation:

http://bbbcycling.com/accessories/workshop-tools/BTL-50

Eamonnator

And another one:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/pedros-chain-keeper/rp-prod13790

oconnpad

Eamonnator wrote: »

And another one:

http://www.chainreactioncycles.com/ie/en/pedros-chain-keeper/rp-prod13790

Just bought that one

Cheers

bazermc

Thats the greatest invention ever, since the wheel.

Hunterbiker

This is my thread of the week!:)

BoardsMember

It's on my wish list. But a stand is higher up so going to hold out for that and get free shipping!

Beasty

bazermc wrote: »

Thats the greatest invention ever, since the wheel.

Sorry but I'm putting sliced bread ahead of the chainkeeper in the "since the wheel was invented" list:)

UDP

BoardsMember wrote: »

It's on my wish list. But a stand is higher up so going to hold out for that and get free shipping!

for a stand look at this one:
http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/150544733103?_mwBanner=1
Was about 52 delivered. Got one last week - good and study.

BremoreDave

And if you check youtube they will show you how to make one using an empty Plumbers tape spool

sbs2010

I want one. But when do I use it?

Only use I can think of is when you're lying the bike flat in a car boot.

07Lapierre

sbs2010 wrote: »

I want one. But when do I use it?

Only use I can think of is when you're lying the bike flat in a car boot.

Very handy when cleaning your bike.

Hunterbiker

BremoreDave wrote: »

And if you check youtube they will show you how to make one using an empty Plumbers tape spool

Now he tells me..

(currently trying really hard not to look at this on Youtube...)

NeedMoreGears

I normally clean the chain with the rear wheel still mounted. I'll either clean the stays with wheel in place or else lift the (by now clean) chain off the stay while I clean it. Hence not sure of the benefits of this tool. What am I missing?

07Lapierre

NeedMoreGears wrote: »

I normally clean the chain with the rear wheel still mounted. I'll either clean the stays with wheel in place or else lift the (by now clean) chain off the stay while I clean it. Hence not sure of the benefits of this tool. What am I missing?

This is how I clean my bikes..

http://youtu.be/dg-e3X6OaBI

I find it much easier to clean the bike with the wheels removed and the chain is free to move without touching the frame.

BoardsMember

Anyone use this bike stand?

http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/q_Professional+Home+Mechanic+Folding+Bike+Bicycle+Cycle+Repair+Stand+Workstand+New/

BremoreDave

Hunterbiker wrote: »

Now he tells me..

(currently trying really hard not to look at this on Youtube...)

After reading one of the threads last month on bike cleaning I did exactly this , making the chain keep , removing the wheels and giving the bike a thorough cleaning . I even constructed a makeshift bike rack using an old TV wall bracket .
But I ended up using too much degreaser and stripped the grease out of the front wheel bearings .
The good thing is I then took the wheel apart and re-greased the bearings ,something I never would have attempted prior to joining this forum.
One of the first things everyone advises is to do your own maintenance and learn from it .

WillyFXP

Beasty wrote: »

Sorry but I'm putting sliced bread ahead of the chainkeeper in the "since the wheel was invented" list:)

And I'm going to have put the knife in front of sliced bread........