Just joined....question no1!!!

[wdy1314]

Hi all,
First time using a forum so be gentle with me .
My first question is about an item of equipment I saw on a OPQS tech video on You Tube. It was a small sprocket that he fitted to the inside of the rear dropout so he could continue to rotate the chain when the rear wheel was removed. It also stopped the chain hanging on chain stay. I've googled and been on bike shop sites trying to find this handy bit of kit but no joy. Does anyone firstly have a clue what I'm going on about and secondly know what it's called and where to get one from??
Thank you in advance.

 

[morrisman]

http://www.wiggle.co.uk/morgan-blue-chain-keeper/

 

[MikeW-71]

It would be called a chain keeper. Most of them aren't a sprocket, but still allow the chain to be moved. It's great for when I have to put the bike in the car with the wheels off

 

[wdy1314]

Superb!!! Nice one mate. The one I've seen had "teeth" on it. At least I now know what I'm looking for. Appreciate it.

 

[Mr Haematocrit]

Superb!!! Nice one mate. The one I've seen had "teeth" on it. At least I now know what I'm looking for. Appreciate it.

http://m.evanscycles.com/products/birzman/protective-rear-chain-spacer-with-chain-keeper-ec051210

 

[sidevalve]

Nice. Years and years ago there used to be a small hook on the frame for just such a purpose - good to know we have advanced

 

[MontyVeda]

advanced!?!?!? the small braze on hook is far superior to all that QR sprocket malarkey.

 

[HLaB]

Nice. Years and years ago there used to be a small hook on the frame for just such a purpose - good to know we have advanced

Theres one on my new frame.

 

[ianrauk]

Theres one on my new frame.

One on my current commuter also (Kona Honky Inc)

 

[theloafer]

Theres one on my new frame.

one on my Caygill tourer built 20 odd years ago