What's this do & can I replace it with something a little tidier ?

[Tiny01]

That piece of grotty clear plastic / vinyl that is stuck to the rear part of the frame , guess it's there to stop the chain marking the frame but if I'm totally honest I've not really got a clue what it actually does or even if it needs to be there ?

It looks a bit worn now & the edges are fraying up a little , can I replace it with something or ok to get rid of it completely maybe ?

Any advice appreciated

 

[Hugh Manatee]

It is a chain stay protector. Get some helicopter tape from ebay. If the chain slaps around, it protects the frame.

 

[Spiderweb]

Helicopter tape is great or use these, pre-cut and available in clear and carbon.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=180695815346&globalID=EBAY-GB

 

[Tiny01]

Thankyou , will order some of that

 

[John342]

Or buy a chain stay protector. Come in various sizes. Material with Velcro strip down side. Wraps around frame. Works well on my cx bike.

 

[Andy_R]

They're all talking bollix. It's a frame wear indicator. Your bike is clearly almost past it's sell by date and as such should be disposed of. Give me a tenner, and I'll dispose of it for you.....

 

[ufkacbln]

Now that chain is slack

 

[speccy1]

Now that chain is slack

Have a day off........................