Tough Easy to Install, Plastic Freewheel Spoke Protector, Disc Bike Spoke Guard, 4 Claws Design for Protecting the Chain Reducing the Sediment on the Flywheel

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If a spoke protector breaks or detaches from the spokes, it can make the cassette or freewheel jam. This can result in irregular behavior of the rear derailleur and chain. When it comes to Cassettes products such as Shimano Rear Wheel Spoke Protector, it’s essential to consider quality in addition to price. While it’s tempting to opt for the cheapest option available, low-quality Shimano Rear Wheel Spoke Protector can actually end up costing you more in the long run. I would recommend leaving the spoke protector on because the chances are greater that a wipe out could occur or running over something that springs up into your wheel and cause damage.

More often than not, this accessory is found on cheaper bicycles with entry-level specifications. Hence why you never see it on TV during big cycling championships. More weight. Even though they are plastic and don’t weigh that much, some cyclists want to strip their bike of every unnecessary thing they can cause extra weight. It can also cause damage to other parts of the rear end of the bike. It can damage the derailleur, the derailleur hanger, the chain guide, the cassette, and even the rim or the frame of the bike itself. It could, in short, be a catastrophic accident. Spokes themselves, or chains, might not be too expensive to replace, but some of the other parts that could be damaged are much more expensive. The dork disc is designed to prevent such accidents from happening. Should I Take Off My Dork Disc? When you land, it could cause your bike chain to slip out of place and get caught next to your spokes, causing damage.If this happens, you could end up having to get a whole new wheel. This could save you a lot of time and money when it comes to having to replace your wheel if this does happen.

After speaking with a buddy of mine who runs a local bicycle shop in town, I asked him what percentage of people have their spoke protector on whenever they bring their bike in for a tune up and he said that most of the average cyclists and beginners, have the disc on when they bring their bike in. At times, things happen so fast that we can’t dodge them. For example, an external object on the terrain, such as a branch or any other obstacle, may hit the derailleur. When this happens, the derailleur hanger may bend and cause a gear slip. Cheaper bicycles have entry-level components that do not operate as majestically as their “upgraded brothers” relying on the latest cycling technology. Some bicycles come with a plastic disc slid between the largest cog of the cassette or freewheel and the spokes of the rear tire.

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Some people put on metal spoke protectors on their bicycles not for function but because they like the extra shininess and retro appearance. If you have the correct tools to remove your cassette, then it’s recommended to do so! This is because some Dork Disks can be challanging to cut off, which can end up taking more time than simply taking the cassette off – plus you don’t risk damaging your spokes(or hands). Where to Buy a Dork Disk/spoke protectors?